Study abilities and planning

University-level studies require the following from the student:

•  self-direction
•  ability to define one’s own targets and a target-oriented approach
•  self-management ability
•  critical information seeking skills
•  reflection/self-evaluation skills
•  ability to express yourself fluently in writing
•  presentation and interactive skills
•  networking skills

Depending on the studies, special emphasis is given on a different set of skills.

You should have health and functional capacity that is not an obstacle to studying (and working) in the field of health and social services. Cooperation skills, interaction skills and teamwork skills are emphasized. Good language skills are also important since there will be some material and teaching in English during the studies. You should also have good organizing skills and the ability to take responsibility for your own studies.

Jamk University of Applied Sciences may request a criminal record extract from students whose studies essentially require working with underage persons.

You must have sufficient proficiency in the language of instruction for each course (at least level B2). A required entry level proficiency has also been defined for language studies. You can assess your own language skills using the descriptions below, the Dialang test and the Common European Framework of Reference.

Level B1

• You can understand the main ideas of text and standard speech that consist of everyday and job-related language.
• You can deal with most interaction situations related to familiar topics of everyday and working life.      
• You can produce simple and fairly coherent text and speech about general topics. You can briefly give reasons and explanations for your viewpoints.
• You control grammatical structures in familiar situations. Though in more demanding situations the use of grammatical structures may be unnatural, the message is understood.

Level B2

• You can understand the main ideas of complex text and extended speech on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation.
• You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.    
• You can produce clear, detailed and coherent text and speech on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint fairly extensively.
• You maintain consistent grammatical control of complex language, but minor flaws may occur.

During the studies, you will need to have a computer with access to the internet as well as the basic skills for using information systems (computer use, word processing, email, electronic service).