Overview

Research and coursework emphasize instructional, technological, and social policy innovations and the design of effective learning and teaching environments. This program is intended for people with a wide variety of interests, including research, teaching and training, software development, school administration and the study and reform of learning environments.

The Learning Sciences program at Northwestern University was the first of its kind in the nation. The program was developed with the understanding that design, cognition and sociocultural contexts are core areas for approaching learning and teaching in both formal and informal settings. The curriculum and research projects in the Learning Sciences program exemplifies continued focus in these areas.

Access to Faculty

Master’s students have a great deal of contact with the faculty and the wider community of researchers, both through their coursework and through independent research projects. Faculty members make it a high priority to take time with students to provide direction in courses, answer questions and recommend resources.

Connected Community

Because the number of master's students and the SESP community as a whole are relatively small, students are easily able to form connections with the faculty and full-time researchers. Indeed, the LS and MSED graduate programs are designed to foster a sense of community and encourage knowledge sharing both inside and outside the classroom.

Customized Curriculum

Whereas some aspects of the program are fixed (e.g., required courses), there is sufficient flexibility for students to tailor their courses and project work to suit their own particular interests. As the program progresses, students are given increasing options for electives, and they join research teams composed of faculty and PhD students, allowing for in-depth research experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Knowledge Representations for the Learning Sciences
Functions of Learning Sciences
Design
Design of Learning Environments
Design of Technological Tools for Thinking and Learning
Curriculum Design & Assessment
Learning and Teaching with Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

35 alternative credits

units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate School online application

Two letters of recommendation (minimum; three maximum)

Statement of purpose

Resume/CV

Writing sample

All post-secondary official transcripts

Optional GRE scores

English proficiency scores for non-native English speakers

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4118 USD / module

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Out-of-State

4118 USD / module

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Domestic

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In-State

4118 USD / module

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Tuition per course

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Access to Faculty

Connected Community

Customized Curriculum

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Delivered

Campus Location

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