Danish-taught programmes
The following programmes are our Danish-taught full-degree programmes, and you are welcome to contact us if you have any questions.
Business studies
About the programme
In the professional bachelor’s degree programme in e-commerce management students learn to work professionally and independently in digital business development and e-commerce.
Courses are taught in Danish. Learning activities include case work, classroom discussions, lectures, group work, and internships in close collaboration with the industry.
Professional profile
Graduates typically work in Danish companies within digital business development and marketing. For example in positions as e-commerce manager, digital marketing coordinator, content specialist, business developer, and SEO specialist.
Facts
- Duration: 1½ years
- Degree: Bachelor of E-commerce Management
(BA top-up programme) - Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Camilla Lehmann Mortensen
+45 72 69 13 33
calm@ucn.dk
About the programme
Studying Export and Technology Management, you will learn to understand that it takes efficient technologies to develop successful and userfriendly products. You will also learn how to prepare sales and marketing strategies that will see your products sold anywhere in the world.
As an exchange student you may join our Bachelor's degree programme in Export and Technology Management for selected semesters. All subjects are taught in English.
Facts
- Duration: 3.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of Export and Technology Management
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Camilla Lehmann Mortensen
+45 72 69 13 33
calm@ucn.dk
About the programme
The bachelor’s degree programme in financial management and service is directed at advisory and administrative roles in financial enterprises.
You will learn to work analytically in a client-oriented manner and to apply financial tools in your task planning. You will also learn to use trade-specific calculation tools and software.
During the programme, you will specialise in either banking, insurance, real estate, property administration, or financial management/auditing.
Professional profile
Your work tasks will depend on your choice of specialisation. You may work in one or more of the following fields: financial advising and selling, financial management and auditing, insurance and pensions advising, real estate, and property administration.
After graduation you may go into a traineeship. After your traineeship you will typically work as e.g. a client adviser, property administrator, or accountant. You may also continue your studies to qualify as an es-tate agent or financial adviser.
Facts
- Duration: 3.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of Financial Management and Service (Professionsbachelor i finans)
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Camilla Lehmann Mortensen
+45 72 69 13 33
calm@ucn.dk
About the programme
Financial In financial controlling you will learn to work in the fields of management accounting, accounting, controlling, and auditing.
As a financial controller you will have a broad understanding of the economics in small and medium-sized enterprises.
You will learn to apply business economics models and financial control tools to the daily financial operations of a company.
Professional profile
As a financial controller, you may find employment in the private business community as well as in public companies. You may work in e.g. finance departments and with auditors. After graduation, and depending on your profile and interest, you may work as e.g.:
- Financial controller
- Accountant
- Auditing assistant
- Financial adviser
Facts
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree: AP Graduate in Financial Controlling (Financial Controller AK)
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Camilla Lehmann Mortensen
+45 72 69 13 33
calm@ucn.dk
About the programme
With a degree in financial management you will have the skills to work in private financial advising, financing, insurance, auditing, real estate, and property administration.
You will learn about financial markets on the entire scale from personal finance to real estate, to company and national economics. You will gain knowledge about communicating with clients, colleagues, and partners.
Professional profile
As a financial manager you may take on diverse advisory tasks in fields ranging from personal finance, financing, assets, insurance, real estate transactions, property administration, and economics.
You will typically find employment in banks, insurance companies, mortgage-credit institutions, estate agents, property management companies, audit firms, or with the Danish customs and tax administration.
Facts
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree: AP Graduate of Financial Management (Finansøkonom AK)
- Campus: Aalborg, Thisted
Contact
Camilla Lehmann Mortensen
+45 72 69 13 33
calm@ucn.dk
About the programme
In the professional bachelor’s degree programme in innovation and entrepreneurship students learn to work professionally and independently with business development, management, innovation, and entrepreneurship in startups or established companies and organizations.
Courses are taught in Danish. Learning activities include project work, classroom discussions, lectures, group work, and internships in close collaboration with regional startups and established companies and organizations.
Professional profile
Graduates typically start their own business or work in Danish companies or organizations in positions such as project manager, coordinator and consultant within innovation, sustainability, business development or other intrapreneurial activities.
Facts
- Duration: 1.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
(BA top-up programme) - Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Camilla Lehmann Mortensen
+45 72 69 13 33
calm@ucn.dk
About the programme
In the professional bachelor’s degree programme in international hospitality management students learn to work professionally and independently with management, value creation, and guest experiences in the service and hospitality industry.
Courses are taught in Danish in the first semester, and in English in the second semester.
Learning activities include case work, classroom discussions, lectures, group work and internships in close collaboration with the industry.
Professional profile
Graduates typically work in Danish and international companies or organizations in the service and hospitality industry. For example in positions as event coordinator, booking & revenue manager, front desk manager, hotel manager, destination coordinator, and destination/travel developer.
Facts
- Duration: 1.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of International Hospitality Management
(BA top-up programme) - Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Camilla Lehmann Mortensen
+45 72 69 13 33
calm@ucn.dk
About the programme
The professional bachelor’s degree programme in international sales and marketing educates students to work professionally and independently with business development and value creation in sales and marketing.
Courses are taught in Danish. Learning activities include case work, classroom discussions, lectures, group work and internships in close collaboration with the industry.
Professional profile
Graduates typically work in Danish and international companies or organizations within marketing, sales or export, for example in positions as CMO, key account manager, sales manager, project manager, digital marketing manager, market research analyst or international account manager.
Facts
- Duration: 1½ years (90 ECTS)
- Degree: Bachelor of International Sales and Marketing (BA top-up programme)
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Camilla Lehmann Mortensen
+45 72 69 13 33
calm@ucn.dk
About the programme
Students of marketing management learn to analyse, plan and carry out marketing activities aimed at consumers or other companies. You will gain an understanding of economics and business models that will allow you to contribute to strategic decision-making processes. You will learn to create marketing activities for national and international markets and gain an understanding of clients, business and national economics.
Professional profile
As a graduate of marketing management, you will be able to handle public as well as private marketing activities. Depending on your profile and interests, you may work in marketing, social media, online marketing, innovation, accounting, project management, communication, sales, entrepreneurship, data processing, and data-driven marketing.
You can also continue your studies to achieve a bachelor’s degree.
Facts
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree: AP Graduate in Marketing Management (Markedsføringsøkonom AK)
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Camilla Lehmann Mortensen
+45 72 69 13 33
calm@ucn.dk
About the programme
This bachelor's degree programme prepares students for employment in public administration. Subjects include economics, communications, law, organisation, innovation and public welfare.
Courses are taught as a combination of class work, lectures, project work and internships.
Professional profile
Most Bachelor of Public Administration are employed in various areas of the public sector. Others work in trade unions, NGOs, pension funds, and private companies. They typically carry out case work, legal support, or organisational project work.
Graduates can also continue for a master's degree at university.
Facts
- Duration: Duration: 3.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of Public Administration
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Camilla Lehmann Mortensen
+45 72 69 13 33
calm@ucn.dk
About the programme
As a graduate of service and experience management, you take part in developing, designing, marketing, and hosting fantastic experiences for guests, clients and staff.
In this programme you will learn to develop strategies that have customer experiences at heart, and you will gain an insight into experience economics and business development. You will be ready to go on stage as well as backstage in the planning, development, and delivery of wonderful experiences.
Depending on your choice of programme, lessons, supervisory guidance sessions, exercises and assignments, independent or group work will either take place on campus or online. You will work on real-life cases, which means that you will be working on actual issues that businesses want resolved.
Professional profile
Graduates of service and experience management work in experience design and business development in the fields of tourism, retail, sports, culture, events, hotels, and restaurants. Your tasks will be to develop, run, coordinate, manage and market service offerings.
Depending on your profile and interests, you may find employment as an:
- Event developer
- Event coordinator
- Receptionist / hotel clerk
- Sales / SoMe / marketing professional
- Travel agent
You can also continue your studies to achieve a bachelor’s degree.
Facts
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree: AP Graduate in Service and Experience Management (Service- og oplevelsesøkonom AK)
- Campus: Aalborg or online
Contact
Camilla Lehmann Mortensen
+45 72 69 13 33
calm@ucn.dk
About the programme
In the professional bachelor’s degree programme in sport management students learn to work professionally and independently on strategy, management, sustainable business operations and products and services in the sports and leisure industry.
Courses are taught in Danish. Learning activities include case work, classroom discussions, lectures, group work, and internships in close collaboration with the industry.
Professional profile
Graduates typically work within the sports and leisure industry in Danish and international companies or organisations in management, marketing, and sales, for example in positions as project manager, event coordinator, sponsorship coordinator, consultant, and sales and marketing manager.
Facts
- Duration: 1.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of Sport Management (Professionsbachelor i sports management)
(BA top-up programme) - Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Camilla Lehmann Mortensen
+45 72 69 13 33
calm@ucn.dk
Health studies
About the programme
As a graduate of biomedical laboratory science, you will be applying the most recent technology and knowledge of healthcare and natural sciences to find the lab results that are indispensable to medical staff. The answers you find will contribute to diagnosing and treating many types of patients. Some graduates of biomedical laboratory science analyse blood and tissue samples. This is a generalist programme which teaches you about all five specialisms in biomedical laboratory science.
Professional profile
As a graduate you will usually work in the lab and will not always be in contact with patients. However, you will meet patients if you choose to work in an area that will require you to take blood samples. You may also handle a number of specialist functions that are more administrative in nature.
Graduates of biomedical laboratory science usually find employment in hospitals, but may also work in privately-owned pharmaceutical companies or in research.
Facts
- Duration: 3.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in biomedical laboratory science
- Campus: Hjørring
Contact
Majbritt Ødgaard Kortegaard
+45 72 69 13 17
mjko@ucn.dk
About the programme
As a healthcare administrator, you will be able to manage administrative, coordination and planning tasks in the healthcare sector in e.g. hospitals and medical practitioners’ clinics. You will manage a variety of tasks of great importance to each individual patient's experience.
Healthcare administrators collaborate with other healthcare staff across sectors to create patient pathways that make sense to patients. You can do this by performing back-office administrative tasks or as a front office worker, receiving, talking and listening to patients.
You will be able to supply administrative and coordinating help in many contexts within healthcare administration. You will have knowledge of legislation, health and illnesses, communication, technology and data. You will apply your broad knowledge to resolve tasks locally as well as across professional fields. This means that you will play a key role in each patient care pathway.
Professional profile
As a healthcare administrator, you will gain a vital, coordinating function in relation to patients' care pathways. You will be in touch with patients as well as professionals from wide array of fields. Keeping patient records and maintaining patient contact are pivotal to your function, and you must possess clinical knowledge, including basic knowledge of pathology, anatomy, medicine etc. to carry out your duties. In addition come many more tasks which healthcare coordinators already perform or are expected to perform in the future.
Facts
- Duration: 2.5 years
- Degree: AP Degree in healthcare administration
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Majbritt Ødgaard Kortegaard
+45 72 69 13 17
mjko@ucn.dk
About the programme
We introduce students to the concept of family formation, both in theory and in clinical placement, and students end out demonstrating an independent mastery in midwifery-related skills and knowledge when they finalize the programme by writing their bachelor project report.
The degree programme is rooted in evidence-based knowledge. The theoretical part of the programme introduces the following subjects: midwifery skills, obstetrics, pedagogy including communication, psychology, relevant legislation, interdisciplinary collaboration, pharmacology, microbiology, neonatology, sexology, gynaecology, health anthropology, sociology, philosophy of science and research methodology, embryology, ethics, etc.
Half of the programme is spent in clinical placement meaning that it takes place in so-called midwifery centres, maternity wards, antenatal wards and postnatal wards either in Northern or Central Jutland.
Facts
- Duration: 3,5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of Midwifery
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Majbritt Ødgaard Kortegaard
+45 72 69 13 17
mjko@ucn.dk
About the programme
The main subject in the programme is nursing where students learn to communicate with patients and relatives and how to handle emotions and situations of joy, hope, sorrow, anxiety and pain. Other subjects are physiology, biochemistry, psychology, research methodology, public health and management strategy as well as working across disciplines.
Throughout the programme the students will combine theory with practice and make observations, reflections and interventions.
We combine academic skills with practical experience and offer applied academic learning and a real life approach. The scientific basis for the programme is nursing, health, social and natural sciences as well as humanities. The learning and teaching strategies in our department include lectures, discussions, seminars, reflections, group work and project writing. Furthermore, we make extensive use of our fully equipped skills lab throughout the programme.
Facts
- Duration: 3.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of Nursing
- Campus: Aalborg, Hjørring and Thisted
Contact
Majbritt Ødgaard Kortegaard
+45 72 69 13 17
mjko@ucn.dk
About the programme
We provide our students with knowledge of occupational-therapy theories on the interaction between people, activities and environment. They will learn to use different assessment tools and acquire knowledge of physical and mental illnesses, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, anatomy and physiology, IT and communication as well as management.
We combine high academic skills with clinical experiences within the social and health care sector, applying academic learning to a “real life” context. Students will continuously learn in an iterative process combining theory and practice in a fruitful and contemporary way involving citizens, professionals and the surrounding society, nationally and internationally.
Communication and interaction between the client and the occupational therapist is one of the cornerstones in our profession. We aim to nourish the students’ development of these qualities and skills, targeting occupational therapy to people in all stages of life, in both mono- and inter-professional contexts.
The ethical basis of our degree programme refers to the ethical guidelines set out by the Association of Danish Occupational Therapy and the World Federation of Occupational Therapy.
Facts
- Duration: 3,5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Majbritt Ødgaard Kortegaard
+45 72 69 13 17
mjko@ucn.dk
About the programme
We combine high academic skills with clinical experience in many contexts ranging from health promotion - and disease prevention, acute care, rehabilitation and disability to disease management. In this way students will apply theory in practice in the surrounding society in municipalities, institutions and workplaces involving patients, clients and groups.
Communication and physical contact between people is one of the cornerstones in physiotherapy. We aim to nourish the students’ development of these qualities and learning of targeting physiotherapy to people in all stages of life, in both mono- and inter-professional contexts.
Throughout the physiotherapy degree programme we conduct learning activities, development and research in physiotherapy in our on-campus skills laboratory as well as in collaboration with our external partners using various didactical and scientific methods.
The ethical basis of our degree programme refers to the ethical guidelines set out by the Association of Danish Physiotherapists and the World Confederation of Physical Therapy.
Facts
- Duration: 3,5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Majbritt Ødgaard Kortegaard
+45 72 69 13 17
mjko@ucn.dk
About the programme
A radiographer specialises in medical imaging of the anatomy of the human body for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of pathologies, or to assess whether a patient needs a certain type of treatment. Most radiographers work in the radiology departments of public hospitals but have also found employment in private healthcare, in diagnostic equipment manufacturing and sales.
In the course of the programme students learn to use an array of high-tech diagnostic modalities and work with digital imaging. They also learn to examine patients with a wide variety of pathologies.
The learning and teaching strategies in the Department of Radiography include lectures, discussions, case studies, seminars, exercises in the x-ray laboratory etc. About half of the degree programme is undertaken as clinical placement at public hospitals in the central and northern parts of the Jutland peninsula.
Facts
- Duration: 3,5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of Radiography
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Majbritt Ødgaard Kortegaard
+45 72 69 13 17
mjko@ucn.dk
Teaching and Education studies
About the programme
In the Teacher Education programme, students will become an expert in teaching and learning. Students will acquire specialist knowledge of Nordic education traditions, outdoor learning, intercultural competence, practicum in local or international schools, and a lively study environment. And what is more, students will learn how to best communicate their knowledge to children of different ages and pass on their academic passion - making a significant difference for the individual child and for the future.
Exchange students may join our Bachelor's degree programme in Teacher Education for a full semester. The students may choose between a number of modules at UCN’s Teacher Education specially developed to accommodate international exchange students and local students.
Facts
- Duration: 4 years
- Degree: Bachelor of Education
- Campus: Aalborg, Hjørring
Contact
Trine Dahl Nielsen
+45 72 69 07 46
tdn@ucn.dk
About the programme
With a degree in social education assistance, you will have gained fundamental knowledge about how to care for children, young people, and adults. Furthermore, you will have gained an insight into organising activities around body movement, exercise and the outdoors. In the social education assistance programme, you will work do relational work and personal development with different pedagogical target groups. You will learn about the importance of a healthy diet and exercise to physical and mental well-being, just as you will also learn about conflict management.
Professional profile
With a degree in social education assistance, you will be able to find work in a wide range of contexts. You could work in kindergartens, nurseries, in schools and after school centres, as a child minder working in your own home, or in an assisted living facility for adults or children with social and/or physical disabilities. You can find work in private as well as public institutions.
Facts
- Degree: Vocational upper secondary education (VET)
- Campus: Thisted
Contact
Susanne Tølbøl Brorsen
+45 72 69 04 67
stb@ucn.dk
Technology studies
About the programme
The bachelor's degree programme in architectural technology and construction management prepares students to work as professionals in architecture firms, as consultants, and straight on the construction site.
You will gain the skills to design, plan and manage construction projects in Denmark and internationally. The programme provides you with comprehensive knowledge in production, project planning, and 3D modeling, as well as digital planning and management. You will also learn about energy calculations and practical project management on construction sites.
Professional profile
With a bachelor’s degree in architectural technology and construction management, you can choose to work at all levels of the construction industry. You can act as the crucial link between the architects and the engineers. Your primary tasks could also relate to ensuring that projects are realized in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Facts
- Duration: 3.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of Architectural Technology and Construction Management (Professionsbachelor i Bygningskonstruktion)
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
Automation engineering students learn to automate machinery and processes using robotics and automation technology.
They gain knowledge about automation and robotics technologies for industrial operation systems and automated facilities.
Automation is a growing subject field that will come to affect all businesses in the future. Graduates of automation engineering are generalists with promising career prospects and options to specialise further through continuing education.
Professional profile
Graduates of automation engineering see future possibilities and are able to develop automated solutions for different companies. They implement robotics technology, devise safe working procedures, or increase efficiency through the use of automated systems.
Graduates of automation engineering design programs that make things happen. They use programming hands on to make machinery carry out specific tasks and to orchestrate entire processes. They may be in charge of the full, practical installation of production lines, i.e. installing, running in, optimising and operating automated machinery in technical production environments.
Facts
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree: AP Graduate in Automation Engineering (Automationsteknolog AK).
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
Students of construction technology acquire knowledge about project management, construction and project design, construction production as well as construction law and applying for planning permission. This allows them to take part in organising and planning tasks and processes in the construction industry.
Professional profile
Construction technologists typically handle technical administrative tasks and work with other tradespeople and professionals on planning construction processes. They also handle tasks in the production of building components. Construction technologists are usually employed by contractors, manufacturers of building and construction elements, or trades firms. They work closely with e.g. engineers, architects and tradespeople on construction works.
Facts
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree: AP Graduate in Construction Technology (Byggetekniker AK)
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
As a graduate of computer science you will know about state-of-the-art programming, software architecture and databases. You analyse and translate companies’ software needs into concrete software solutions. You can participate in IT projects and are familiar with development processes and business.
Your advantage is that you can program software that solves problems here and now. You structure your solutions in appropriate software structures and are able to organise to make things work according to the most recent standards.
When you create software solutions, you do so based on your understanding of the business behind them and the value that your specific solution is going to deliver. You also know how to work in a team where communication and knowledge sharing are vital to success.
Professional profile
As a graduate of computer science you will have many job opportunities in IT. You could be working on development, daily operations and maintenance of IT systems. Or you might works as a consultant on the implementation of new technologies. Your options will also depend on which profile and interests you pursue during studies. You could work as a:
- software developer
- software programmer
- system developer
- IT consultant/adviser
- app and web developer
Facts
- Duration: 2.5 years
- Degree: AP degree in software development
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
In the design, technology and business programme, you combine analytical and creative tasks, aesthetical understanding and practical work using graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. You will work all the way through the design process from idea to finished, visual communication product.
Professional profile
As a graduate of design, technology and business, you will use your creative and graphics skills in the design process from problem to finished product. The design process will also require you to use software for resolving commercial issues for businesses. You will be able to perform project management and coordinate marketing activities on the basis of company strategy, values and users.
Facts
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree: AP Graduate in Design, Technology and Business (Designteknolog AK)
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
With this degree you will work on the strategic, operational, and business aspects of digital concept development based on the principles of design thinking. As a digital concept developer, you will learn to take into account all the aspects relating to clients, users, technology, and processes to allow your team to press ‘Go’ when you present your solution.
Professional profile
As a digital concept developer, you will ensure that consumers can easily navigate across medias and platforms. You do user surveys, analyse data and put forward suggestions based on user needs and business aims. You can be part of a leadership team or lead your own digital development project.
Facts
- Duration: 1.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Digital Concept Development
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
Electrical service engineers are able to plan, implement, and manage the operation of heavy-current systems and applications in Denmark and internationally. Students gain in-depth insights into power-supply systems, control and regulation, design and construction of complete energy systems.
Professional profile
The two-year electrical service engineering programme will allow graduates to apply for an authorisation as an electrical contractor and work as e.g. an engineering consultant, technically responsible electrical engineer, or as a self-employed electrician. Electrical engineering is a highly regarded trade, and electricians are considered specialists with great subject-specific knowledge and practical experience.
The job prospects are very positive.
Facts
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree: AP Graduate in Electrical Service Engineering (Elinstallatør AK)
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
Students of energy management learn to make comprehensive, bespoke energy management solutions in the fields of sustainability, construction, and industry. They gain particular skills and can specialise in either energy or automation. Energy managers achieve a solid technical and scientific foundation for dealing with future challenges through their organisation skills and leadership. They will either lead the green transition through their energy efficiency solutions and implementation of energy strategies, or they will ensure sustainable industrial development in automated facilities and by registering and analysing production and data.
At UCN there are two different ways to become a graduate of energy management: You can either study in Aalborg as regular, classroom education where you go to campus nearly every day, or you can choose to study energy management online. Online studies allow you to organise your studies around your work schedule, family life and geographical location.
Professional profile
Energy managers optimise business energy consumption levels and make automated facilities more efficient. They can also be charged with project planning, leadership, and heading daily operations in the energy, construction, and industrial sectors.
Facts
- Duration: 1.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of Energy Management (Professionsbachelor i energimanagement)
- Campus: Aalborg / Online
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
Energy technologists act as specialist consultants offering guidance and advice to companies and individual consumers. Students learn about the most recent technologies in energy optimisation to enable them to find the best possible solutions in air conditioners, wind turbines, solar power systems, lighting installations, refrigeration systems, etc.
Professional profile
When regular house-owners need to renovate their homes, energy technologists examine, assess and advise about the most suitable energy-saving solutions such as replacing the windows or the oil boiler, or installing solar panels.
Energy technologists may also work in production companies where they optimise and reduce energy consumption levels. The construction industry also needs energy technologists for designing buildings and indoor climates that are sustainable and energy efficient and healthy for their users.
Facts
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree: AP Graduate in Energy Technology (Energiteknolog AK)
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
You will be prepared for working with IT security in a professional setting where you will be the expert working on analysing networks and software security. You will also gain the skills for implementing IT security measures and for reacting to security breaches.
Your work will involve cyber risk analysis, cyber risk management, cyber emergency preparedness, as well as restoring daily operations following IT security incidents.
Professional profile
With a bachelor's degree in IT Security, you will be a specialist in areas such as cyber security, network security, and IT security governance.
You will be able to independently analyse, plan, and assess IT security relating to the operation, control, and development of IT systems. Depending on your profile and your interests, you may work as one of the following after your graduation:
- IT security manager
- Cyber security specialist
- IT security consultant
- IT security engineer
- Information security officer
Facts
- Duration: 1.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor of IT Security (top-up programme)
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
As a graduate of IT technology, you will have state-of-the-art knowledge of computer systems, electronics and networks. You analyse and translate company network and electronics needs into concrete technical solutions.
You should have a passion for programming, but you will also achieve very tangible results as you will also be working on hardware. The programme focuses on the interplay between networks, programming and the electronics of the technologies.
Professional profile
As a graduate of IT technology, you may work on installing IT networks or advise on equipment for communication and information purposes. You will also achieve knowledge of IT security in a broad sense. You will be able to work on embedded systems where you develop and design electronics and devices that are linked to networks and supply information and data for other systems such as cloud architectures and IoT platforms.
You are are trained to manage projects and finding the IT solutions that fit the organisation’s goals. Depending on your profile and your interests, you may find work as one of the following after graduation:
- Network consultant
- Hardware developer
- Software developer
- System administrator
- IoT technician
Facts
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree: AP Graduate of IT technology
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
When businesses need a website, you, the multimedia designer, will be able to provide one. You are capable of analysing the challenge and the users, develop the right user-friendly design and finally develop and implement the user interface.
As a multimedia designer, you will know the importance of identifying the needs that must be satisfied by the user interface that you will be developing. You will do this by researching and understanding the company’s and the users’ needs. For instance, you could use qualitative interviews or focus groups for learning more about the people who are at the centre of your product.
Multimedia designers are highly competent when it comes to UX, design principles for user interfaces, and front-end development. You can code and program, and you will use HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more. You will not only design user-friendly websites, you will also bring them into reality.
Professional profile
Multimedia designers work using digital media, and they typically develop or maintain websites and digital user interfaces. You will do this on the basis of your thorough user research and your understanding of the company and their users’ needs.
Your insights into design principles and your HTML, CSS and JavaScript developer skills enable you to work on UX/UI design, information architecture and content production.
Depending on your profile and your interests, you may work as one of the following after your graduation:
- Front-end developer
- Web designer
- UX/UI designer
- UX researcher
Facts
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree: AP graduate in Multimedia Design
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
With a bachelor’s degree in product development and integrative technology, you will develop and manage projects that are driven by innovation and business development.
The programme builds on and expands your current professional insights. You will achieve broad knowledge of tools for product development and understand the complexity and importance of integrating technical systems with products.
Graduates have many job opportunities in industrial companies where they may work as e.g. product and process developers, project managers, production managers, or as consultants in technology, production, logistics and planning.
Professional profile
As a bachelor of product development and integrative technology, you can work as the project manager of product development teams where you will develop products, processes, and individuals. You will achieve broad knowledge of product development tools and understand the importance of integrating technical systems and products.
Facts
- Duration: 1.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Product Development and Integrative Technology
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
During the course of the production technology programme, you will go through the entire process from idea to finished product several times over. This means that you will gradually add more knowledge and theory along the way. You will learn about design, construction, technical documentation, statistics, strength of materials, and production planning/management. In the same way, you will gain knowledge and an understanding of the managerial elements of production and subjects such as business economics, LEAN, organisation, leadership, environmental management, and quality assurance.
Professional profile
Today, industrial products are produced in complex facilities with advanced systems, technologies and materials. Production technologist primarily carry out technical calculations, documentation, quality and managerial tasks in production companies. The solutions you work out must be realistic and possible to implement in close dialogue with other professionals in production and management.
Facts
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree: AP Graduate in Production Technology (Produktionsteknolog AK)
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
Service engineers specialising in plumbing technology are able to plan, implement and operate gas, heating, ventilation and sanitation systems. They have in-depth knowledge of designing and dimensioning installations such as drains, water, ventilation systems, gas cookers and domestic gas water heaters according to current regulations.
UCN gives you the chance to study service engineering in two ways: you can either study on campus in Aalborg in the traditional way, or you can study online. Online studies allow you to plan your studies in accordance with your work schedule, family life and geographical location.
Professional profile
Over the course of two years, service engineering with the specialisation in plumbing technology will allow you to apply for an authorisation as a plumbing contractor which will enable you to work as e.g. an engineering consultant, technically responsible service engineer, or as a self-employed service engineer.
Facts
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree: AP Graduate in Service Engineering (Plumbing Technology) / (VVS-installatør AK).
- Campus: UCN Sofiendalsvej Campus, Sofiendalsvej 60, 9000 Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
Software developers work on the design and development of complex IT systems. You will have broad knowledge of development and design, but you will also be capable of programming and developing a specific solution.
As a software developer, you will be able to design and develop large, data-intensive systems. You will have knowledge of databases and distributed systems as a means to resolving complex business tasks that involve large volumes of data. You will also be able to program those solutions yourself.
Compared to a graduate of computer science, you will have a broader knowledge of development methods and the theories behind them. You will be able to work with different kinds of methods and solutions, and you will be able to argue for and against them, depending on the available options. For those reasons, software developers are better prepared to enter professional dialogues with people from other disciplines.
Professional profile
Software developers work on the design, development, and testing of complex IT systems. Usually, you will focus on the back-end and large, data-intensive systems such as distributed systems and databases. You will be able to work on continuous integration and deployment, software architecture, and IT security. In addition, you are analytically and technically skilled and can participate in IT projects and optimise development processes.
You could do software work in Denmark or internationally. Graduates of software development typically go for jobs as systems developers, software architects, and project managers on large-scale IT projects in Denmark or abroad.
Depending on your profile and your interests, you may work as one of the following after your graduation:
- Software developer
- Software architect
- IT consultant
- Lead developer
- Database specialist
Facts
- Duration: 1.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in software development (top-up)
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
About the programme
As a web developer, you will develop web apps and perform related tasks focusing primarily on e.g. PHP and JavaScript. You know how to combine data with front-end into a total solution that works for users and clients alike.
As a web developer, you are capable of handling complex front-end development projects and handling multiple data sources and integrations in a professional development environment. You can write systems from scratch or develop add-ons for existing systems. You will be collaborating with back-end developers, designers and concept developers, project managers, and of course users and clients.
As the web developer, you are the one who develops the finished product that users see on their devices. It is your job to make sure that designs and concepts are turned into code and functionalities that work in real-life. You are also the one who will ultimately launch the final solution online. That means you will be involved from the beginning, and you will also be the one who delivers the finished result on the internet.
Professional profile
You use web services, apps, and modern database technologies to solve complex problems. This is where your knowledge of web development and web architecture comes in handy. You can manage large volumes of data, security test websites, and handle content management. Web developers are analytically and technically knowledgeable and can participate throughout the development processes, from concept to coding and deployment.
As a web developer, you may find work with e.g. developer departments with various businesses, or with consultancies or software firms in the web or IT industry. Depending on your profile and your interests, you may find work as one of the following after graduation:
- Web developer
- Front-end developer
- Full-stack developer
- Project manager
After some years of employment, you should be able to manage superior functions relating to complex systems planning and architecture. Furthermore, you can go for a career as an independent consultant.
Facts
- Duration: 1.5 years
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in web development (top-up)
- Campus: Aalborg
Contact
Gitte Carstens
+45 72 69 13 30
gc@ucn.dk
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About the programme
As a graduate of social education (a pedagogue) you will work with children, young people, or adults. You will also learn what it takes to develop the individual person, whether they be an ordinary nursery child, a young person with social difficulties, or an adult with physical or mental disability or impairment. You will achieve competencies in pedagogy, learning, care, behavioural development, and innovation.
During the course of the programme, you will develop your pedagogical skills in working with users, colleagues, next of kin, and other professions.
Professional profile
As a pedagogue, you will be charged with tasks such as care, socialising, personal maturation and learning, and you will make a distinct difference in the everyday lives of people in different life situations. As a pedagogue you have the abilities to work with children, young people, and adults. Your field of work is wide and your possibilities range from childcare in kindergartens and schools, to caring for people with disabilities, to street social work.
You may find work in e.g. kindergartens, after school centres, 24-hour care centres for young people, public psychiatric services, public disability services and elderly care services. In addition, you may act as a supporting lecturer in school classes.
Facts
Contact
Susanne Tølbøl Brorsen
+45 72 69 04 67
stb@ucn.dk