Master's Degree Programme in Educational Sciences
Why this programme?
Learn about Educational Sciences and choose your area of specialisation! The objective of the Master’s Degree Programme in Educational Sciences is to prepare highly competent and internationally oriented educators to raise the quality of education in the diversifying contexts of the globalised world.
During the Master’s Degree Programme in Educational Sciences, you will gain a broad understanding of the field of education with a particular awareness of international issues in education. As a student, you become familiar with the Finnish education system and reflect it to their own experiences and the global contexts. Students will have the opportunity to specialise in areas of education which they find the most relevant and interesting.
Programme info
Applications for Master's Degree Programmes can be submitted once a year in January. The next call for applications is in January 2025.
Master’s Degree Programme in Educational Science provided by the Faculty of Education and Psychology is a two-year (120 ECTS) full-time programme taught in English. Eligible applicants must have at least a Bachelor's degree, proven proficiency in English, and high level of motivation.
Applications for this master's degree programme can be submitted once a year in January, and once accepted, your studies will begin in September. From this programme you will graduate with a Master of Arts (Education).
Student profile
Educational research and instruction are implemented in connection with high level international networks, emphasising social change and societal impact. In our international cooperation, as in all activities, the focus is on the future – education, learning and teaching in the rapidly changing, global society.
Master’s Degree Programme in Educational Sciences is an international programme with a global application process. Our students represent several countries from different continents. The cultural diversity of this multinational learning community is strongly emphasised all through the programme. Students bring their own expertise to the group and create a diverse learning environment where different views are shared and valued.
Career
Students will acquire scientific expertise in the field of education and will be able to work with theories and analyse and develop educational practices. The Master’s Degree creates a foundation for producing scientific knowledge and applying scientific methods in practice in the field of education. The programme prepares experts into various sectors of education in national and international contexts: educational planning, administration, consultancy, coordination, development, teaching and research.
How and when to apply?
The next call for applications is in January 2025
In order to be eligible to international master’s programmes at the University of Jyväskylä, applicants must hold (or must complete by our deadline) a bachelor’s degree, master's degree or equivalent from a recognised institution of higher education. Please note also, that all applicants, even native speakers, must demonstrate their English language proficiency in one of the ways mentioned in the admission criteria.
The online application form will be available in the Studyinfo.fi portal only during the application period. In addition to the online application form, the applicant needs to submit the required attachments mentioned in the programme-specific admission criteria and on the application form.
Well before you apply, please read carefully the general instructions for applying and the programme-specific admission criteria below.
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Contact us
If you have questions concerning the admission process, please contact JYU Admission Services: admissions@jyu.fi
About tuition fees and the scholarship programme for students liable to pay tuition fees, please contact the International Office: degree-students@jyu.fi
If you have programme-specific questions for example on studies in the programme, or the suitability of the field of your previous degree when applying to the programme, please contact us: ma-info-edu@jyu.fi
