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Courses in Higher Education Pedagogy

MDU offers courses to employees at MDU to contribute to the development of knowledge in the field of higher education pedagogy.

According to SUHF, the qualifying education in higher education pedagogy must comprise at least 10 weeks of full-time studies (15 credits).

The entry requirements consist of a completed higher education degree or equivalent knowledge. The aim of the programme is to strengthen the basic pedagogical skills required for employment as a teacher at the university, and it is open to employees whose positions involve teaching at Mälardalen University.

There are several different higher education pedagogical courses to choose from. Three of them are compulsory, other courses are optional.

Mandatory Courses in higher education pedagogy

De tre obligatoriska kurserna ger grundläggande kunskaper i högskolepedagogik motsvarande 9 hp.

Course responsible. Marina Bergman.

Course session Autumn 2026 (HT26)

Location: Campus Västerås

Language: Swedish

  • September 9, 09:15–12:00
  • September 23, 09:15–12:00
  • October 7, 09:15–12:00
  • October 21, 09:15–12:00
  • November 4, 09:15–12:00

Register to Student Learning in Higher Education External link.

Course responsible: Sara Ekstrand/Camilla Grönvall Fransson.

Course sessions Autumn 2026 (HT26)

Location: Campus Eskilstuna

Language: Swedish

  • October 28, 13:15–16:00
  • November 11, 13:15–16:00
  • November 25, 13:15–16:00
  • December 9, 13:15–16:00
  • January 13 (2027), 13:15–16:00

Register to Teaching in Higher Education External link.

Contact: Vilhelm Svahn.

The course discusses laws and regulations regarding such matters as examination, copyright, discrimination, inclusion and the relationship between research and teaching. In addition, the values of higher education are discussed, including democracy, internationalisation, gender equality, equal treatment and sustainability.

The purpose of the course is to develop the participant's understanding of the mandates and responsibilities of higher education institutions.

For staff at MDU.

Course sessions Autumn 2026 (HT26)

Language: English

Place: Online/distans

  • 7 September, 09.15 - 12.00
  • 21 September, 08.15 - 12.00
  • 5 October, 09.15 - 12.00
  • 19 October, 09.15 - 12.00
  • 2 November, 09.15 - 12.00

Register to Higher Education in its Context External link.

Advanced, elective courses

There are courses who are elective and give a deeper knowledge in teaching and learning in higher education. These build on the content from the mandatory courses and take it further.

During the course, the course participant starts assembling a teacher portfolio. The various parts of the portfolio are discussed and a central question is how material should be presented in order for it to be assessable.

The purpose of the course is for the participant to assemble a teaching portfolio.

Only for staff at MDU.

Course responsible: Malin Larsson.

Course session Autumn 2026 (HT26)

Location: Västerås

Language: Swedish

  • September 2, 09:15–12:00
  • September 30, 09:15–12:00
  • October 28, 09:15–12:00
  • November 25, 09:15–12:00
  • January 13, 09:15–12:00

Register to Pedagogical Portfolio External link.

Course responsible: Sara Ekstrand.

In this course, course participants work in groups with a project of their own. The course is given when needed and is planned jointly by participants and teachers. If you are a group of teachers who are interested in taking the course, please let the course coordinator know. Tell us what you want to do and when you want to do it.

The purpose of the course is to develop the participant's ability to take part in the development of higher education.

Only for staff at MDU.

Register for HT26

If you are a group of teachers interested in taking the course, please register your interest by sending an e-mail to course responsible. Tell what you want to do and when you want to do it.

The purpose of the course is to give the participants better conditions for supervising at the doctoral level.

Course responsible: Lena Westholm Johansson.

Course sessions Autumn 2026 (HT26)

Location: Eskilstuna

Language: Swedish

  • September 10, 09:15–15:45
  • September 11, 09:30–15:45
  • October 2, 09:30–15:45
  • October 23, 09:30–15:45
  • November 13, 09:30–15:45
  • December 4, 09:30–15:45

Register to Supervision of Third-cycle studies External link.

The course discusses what a thesis is, what students and supervisors have for roles, how conflicts and other difficult situations can be managed, what academic writing is and what ethical and moral positions that supervision may require.

The purpose of the course is to develop the participant's ability to supervise thesis projects.

Only for staff at MDU.

Course responsible: Camilla Grönvall Fransson.

Course sessions Autumn 2026 (HT26)

Location: Eskilstuna

Language: English

  • October 22, 09:15–12:00
  • November 5, 09:15–12:00
  • November 19, 09:15–12:00
  • December 3, 09:15–12:00
  • December 17, 09:15–12:00

Register to Supervisorship External link.

In this course, we learn more about how we as teachers can gain a greater understanding of and contribute to students' writing development without taking focus from our own subject.

The course aims to give you, as a teacher, strategies for integrating writing development in your courses.

Only for staff at MDU.

Course responsible: Malin Larsson.

Course sessions Autumn 2026 (HT26)

Location: Online / Distance

Language: Swedish

  • September 10, 13:15–16:00
  • September 17, 13:15–16:00
  • September 24, 13:15–16:00
  • October 1, 13:15–16:00
  • October 8, 13:15–16:00

Register to Students' Reading and Writing External link.

In this course, the course participants develop a course or a larger part of a course. Collaborative learning is central and the development is done in groups. The work is summarized in a study guide which is discussed with other course participants. Pedagogical choices are related to research in higher education and to proven experience.

The purpose of the course is to plan and develop a course or a large part of a course.

Only for staff at MDU.

Course responsible: Malin Larsson.

Course sessions Autumn 2026 (HT26)

Location: Västerås

Language: Swedish

  • September 8, 09:15–12:00
  • September 15, 09:15–12:00
  • September 29, 09:15–12:00
  • October 13, 09:15–12:00

Register to Course Design External link.

The course trains the participants in using and developing digital learning environments. Research on digital learning environments and how they can be used to promote the learning of groups and individuals is discussed. In addition, questions are raised about how digital learning environments can be inclusive.

Only for staff at MDU.

Course responsible: Camilla Grönvall Fransson.

Issues of discrimination, variation, diversity and inclusion are more relevant than ever. The course discusses difficulties and opportunities in creating accessibility in the meeting between student and education.

The purpose of the course is for the course participant to develop their understanding of accessibility issues in teaching.

Only for staff at MDU.

Student account

Employees need to have a student account when they are course participants on a credit-giving course, for example higher education pedagogical courses.

A student account is automatically connected to Ladok and has a login ID with three letters and five numbers, ex: abc23001, unlike a teacher account which has three letters and two numbers, ex: abc01

If you are going to attend a course and currently only have a teacher account, you must create a student account to be able to log in to the course site in Canvas. The easiest way to create a student account is to go to Studenttorget in Västerås or Eskilstuna. You need to bring identification and say that you are going to take a course. But you can also create a student account via mdu.se (https://portal.mdu.se/studentkonto/) However, it takes longer, as your password is sent in a letter to your home (5-7 working days).

If you already have a student account but have forgotten your password, you can get a new one at Studenttorget in Västerås or Eskilstuna. You need to have identification with you. But you can go via mdu.se to manage your student account. But it takes longer as your password is sent in a letter to your home (5-7 working days).
If you have any questions, contact IT.

helpdesk@mdu.se

Contact us for general enquiries about our courses in Higher Education Pedagogy