Double degree
Killing two birds with one stone – vocational studies and matriculation examination
What is a dual degree?
A double degree means that you study a matriculation examination in addition to a vocational basic qualification, meaning that you will receive both a vocational qualification and a matriculation certificate at the end of your studies.
The dual degree can be completed in conjunction with the basic degree in Physical Education.
In addition to a vocational qualification, you must study at least five upper secondary school subjects and participate in the matriculation examination.
Savonlinna Lyseo Upper Secondary School and Savonlinna Adult Upper Secondary School are responsible for upper secondary education.
Application and study
When you apply through the joint application, you will be asked about your interest in completing a matriculation examination in addition to a vocational basic qualification; this does not bind you to anything yet.
Applications for the double degree are made in connection with the entrance exams. There are 5 study places available at Tanhuvaara each year in Samiedu's group of 35 double degree students. The selection is made based on the average of the subjects in the comprehensive school leaving certificate.
The vocational basic qualification and upper secondary school studies are always completed according to a personal plan. When you complete two qualifications at the same time, the study period is 3,5 – 4 years.
The rhythm of upper secondary school studies with vocational studies varies annually. In the first year of study, students study upper secondary school studies in the double degree group of Samiedu Vocational College on Wednesdays and once a month on Fridays. In other years, students study full upper secondary school periods in between vocational studies.
Matriculation examination
The Matriculation Examination consists of at least five exams, of which the mother tongue and literature exam is mandatory for everyone. You choose four other mandatory exams from the following exams:
- second national language test
- one foreign language test
- math test
- an exam in a science subject.
You can also include one or more additional exams in your degree if you wish.
If you complete a basic vocational qualification with 180 points of competence, you can take the matriculation examination while your studies are still in progress. However, you are required to have completed at least 90 points of competence in studies leading to a basic vocational qualification. In this case, completing upper secondary school studies is not a prerequisite for taking the exams.
Questions about training - please contact us
Training manager
Arja Laine
+358 50 572 7348
arja.laine@tanhuvaara.fi
Education Secretary
Satu Kosonen
+ 358447150407
satu.kosonen@tanhuvaara.fi
