Master's Programme in Changing Education, Master of Arts (Education)

Full Time

Master's Programme in Changing Education, Master of Arts (Education)

University of Helsinki
  • € 36,000
    1st year fees
  • CREDITS
  • Campus
    BASED
  • Masters
    DEGREE
  • Autumn
    DURATION

Introduction

Master's Programme in Changing Education, Master of Arts (Education) is a Masters program taught at University of Helsinki, Finland. Intake: Autumn. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Master’s Programme in Changing Education at the University of Helsinki studies education from the individual level to policy level. It combines educational psychology, neuroscience, sociology, and pedagogy. The programme is built around three main areas: Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusivity; Educational Psychology and Neuroscience; and Educational Institutions and Policy.

The programme lasts two years and uses contact teaching. The curriculum includes compulsory and optional modules in educational sciences, qualitative and quantitative research methods, a master’s thesis, a master’s thesis seminar, and optional studies in related disciplines. The master’s thesis is an independent project based on empirical research or a literature review, and students can complete it in one of the Faculty of Educational Sciences’ research projects. Students can also include an internship or an exchange semester abroad.

The programme is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and basic knowledge of research methods and education. The degree gives general eligibility for doctoral studies and for positions requiring master’s-level expertise. It does not confer Finnish teacher qualification.

Modules

  • Education, society and culture
  • Educational psychology and neuroscience
  • Pedagogy, educational institutions and research-based teacher education
  • qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • master’s thesis
  • master’s thesis seminar
  • optional studies in related disciplines

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master's Programme in Changing Education, Master of Arts (Education) at University of Helsinki for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Helsinki.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Helsinki as pre-requiste for admission in Master's Programme in Changing Education, Master of Arts (Education).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Basic knowledge of research methods and basic knowledge in education.

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  • administration
  • development
  • research
  • training
  • governmental and non-governmental organisations
  • municipalities
  • educational institutions
  • companies in education business
  • consultancies
  • doctoral studies

Scholarships

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.

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