Master of Science in Educational Studies

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Fact sheet

Faculty	Faculty of Psychology and Educational Studies
Type	Master's
Credits	60
Language	English
Information	No information sessions will take place in the near future.
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The Master's

Teachers, schools, organisations, governments and society continue to be confronted with new challenges in the field of education. From the care and education of infants and young children to the in-service training of professionals, the challenge remains to develop and promote evidencebased insights into quality. Today’s pressing questions are reflected in paradigm shifts in educational studies. How do we monitor quality? What developments are taking place in the brain? What is the impact of social change on the educational process? How can we exploit technological innovations? How do we raise children in settings that reflect a multicultural society? What is the impact of diversity in the classroom on the actions of the teacher? How can education and educators develop the necessary competencies and dispositions to prosper in an ever-changing world? What can be learned from a comparative approach to international educational studies?

My profile

The Master of Science in Educational Studies offers an academically oriented programme providing broad expertise related to the field of education. This entails: a thorough understanding of educational approaches and methodologies related to educational issues; the necessary competencies and skills to conduct educational research, design instruments, develop training modules and curricula, guide and evaluate innovation processes; and insight into instructional psychology, school development, professional and continuing education and educational policies.

Admission requirements

The admission requirements and programme curriculum for the 2012-2013 academic year will be available online starting 15 June 2012.

Study programme

The programme starts at the end of September. The academic year is divided into two semesters, each consisting of 13 teaching weeks, followed by exam revision periods and exams. The programme involves individual assignments as well as research seminars led by experienced scholars offering insights into basic theories and recent developments in the field. Practical teacher training is not included in the programme. 

The admission requirements and programme curriculum for the 2012-2013 academic year will be available online starting 15 June 2012.

Career prospects

Master of Science in Educational Studies graduates pursue careers as educational advisors, coordinators or managers in schools or in other educational settings. They are also qualified to play a role in the design and implementation of educational policies, in labour organisations and organisations concerned with vocational and professional education, and in community education and lifelong learning. Graduates holding a previously acquired teaching degree who choose to take up teaching (again) will have gained skill-perfecting expertise. Successful graduates are also equipped to participate in research projects in Belgium and abroad and may go on to undertake a PhD before embarking on an international career.

Registration fee

More information about the registration fee.

More information

If you have other questions, contact:

Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Ms Heleen Hendrix
Prof. Ferre Laevers, Programme Director

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