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Psychology - half-year course

  • Fana folkehøgskule - Bergen – Hjellestad
  • Telephone: 55 52 63 60
  • E-mail: fana@fanafolk.no
  • Course length: Halvår — høst
  • Course teaching amount: 14 hours/week
  • Price: from 61 775,-
  • Foundation:
    Liberal
    The liberal folk high schools are built on values that are not based on one particular belief. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian, vegan
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Environmental certification:
    DebioFairtrade
  • Location: Bergen

Are you curious about why we are the way we are and why we behave the way we do? Understanding your own and others’ behavior is valuable, no matter what studies or career path you choose in the future

Explore Psychology as a Science—Both Theoretically and Practically

No prior knowledge is required to join the psychology program. If you’ve studied psychology in high school, you may recognize some topics, but you’ll also be introduced to new fields such as cultural psychology and climate and environmental psychology.

This Is Your Semester

As a student, you’ll have the opportunity to influence both the course content and the way classes are structured. In addition to incorporating student interests, our main focus areas for the upcoming fall semester include:

We emphasize a strong class community and learning through engagement and participation. Teaching combines classroom lessons with hands-on activities, research projects, and discussions. We attend lectures and visit various institutions and organizations.

Language requirements for international students

The course is open to English-speaking students, but the classes are held in Norwegian. We recommend proficiency at B1 level and require a minimum proficiency at the A2 level. Click here to learn more about language levels.

At Fana, there is room for you to be social, explore new interests, and have fun. In a safe environment, you can be yourself, build friendships, and develop your social skills.

This is a year where you invest in both your academic and personal growth.

Get to Know Bergen

As a student at Fana Folk High School, you'll experience all that Bergen has to offer. In the city, you can enjoy theater, concerts, and exhibitions. Bergen also hosts a variety of festivals. During the school year, there are international film festivals, theater festivals, and several music festivals in the city.

When you have some free time, you can explore the city on your own—hike up Fløyen, grab a coffee at one of the cozy cafés, or simply enjoy life in our vibrant city.

Creative Courses and Exciting Electives

We offer a wide range of courses that create a diverse and creative environment at the school.

In addition to your main courses, you can choose from many electives, giving you the chance to try something new and develop new skills.

Educational and Inspiring Trips

We go on trips throughout the year, both within Norway and abroad. At Fana, we have school-wide trips and class-specific trips where you travel with your course group.

These study trips give you deeper academic insights and the chance to experience other cultures and environments.

Get to Know Norwegian Language and Culture

During your stay in Bergen, you'll make friends, larn some Norwegian, and explore Norwegian culture and society. We have many international students - some come to learn Norwegian, while others simply want a year at a folk high school in Norway. 

Our language courses are designed for both beginners and those with some prior knowledge of Norwegian.

Information about Language

Most of our teaching is in Norwegian, but we offer some translation to English. 

Check the course descriptions, or send us an e-mail, for more information about the langugage requirements for each course. We'll be happy to answer any questions you have.

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