Youth, Education and Society Utrecht University

Overview

If you want to make a contribution to these contemporary social challenges involving the relationship between children and youth and their guardians and educators, this might be the Master's for you.

In this programme you will learn how to research issues surrounding children and youth, and contribute to the drafting of new policies that can improve their position, welfare and development. 

The Youth, Education and Society programme at Utrecht University will teach you about:

• the quality of pedagogical and educational services, such as childcare, youth care, schools and sports clubs;

• how to look at pedagogy that addresses societal issues such as cultural diversity, inclusion, and social justice;

• how to use academic pedagogical knowledge in intercultural, interdisciplinary, and international collaboration;

• professional practice in relation to initiatives undertaken by civil society and youth themselves.

Developing An International Vision

• What frameworks are used in setting up youth care in the Netherlands compared to countries outside of Europe?

• How can the UN’s Convention on the Rights of the Child be given shape in youth policy worldwide?

Career Prospects

This programme leads to the Master of Science (MSc) diploma and the NVO registration as Educationalist (basis pedagoog). After receiving your diploma, you can work in various types of jobs.

•  that involve the development of pedagogical policy;

•  that put pedagogical support and advice centre stage;

• that research pedagogical themes;

• that analyse and use pedagogical knowledge in conjunction with other disciplines.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.