Academy Profession degrees are awarded to students who have successfully completed an AP programme. An AP programme is standardised at 90, 120 or 150 ECTS. The programmes comprise independent, rounded-off courses covering both theory and practice. Admission is conditional on a successfully completed general or vocational upper secondary education as well as the fulfilment of specific requirements related to subjects.
The Academy Profession degree within adult higher education is awarded to adults who have successfully completed a programme of 60 ECTS. The programmes comprise independent, rounded-off courses taking their point of departure in the participants’ work practice and applied theory. Admission is conditional on a successfully completed vocational or general upper secondary education or equivalent adult education as well as two years’ relevant professional experience.