Overview
Improving Learning, Education And Training
You will learn by means of state-of-the-art methods and approaches in several different contexts; from a classroom setting to the non-profit and commercial sectors, and with a focus on people in all phases of life.
This means that the person doing the learning may be a pupil, student or employee, but also a lecturer, educator or trainer, depending on the context. During the study programme, you will learn to optimise learning environments so that they meet the needs of the learners themselves and of society as a whole.
During the Educational Sciences programme at Utrecht University you will master an academic educational scientific and systematic approach. You will acquire and further develop theoretical knowledge of:
- instruction design, including
- e-learning
- educational psychology
- assessment and evaluation
- change management in organisations
- professional development and Human Resource Development (HRD)
- research methods and skills
What can you expect?
- Focus on learning and learning environments
- Training on how to conduct research
- Strong link between theory and practice
- Multidisciplinary, international orientation
- Ties to societal issues and involvement from professional practice
- Specialisation through electives
Career Prospects
Your chances of finding a job as an education scientist are extremely good. On average, our graduates only spend three months looking for a job, and more than 90% are employed (Studiegids 123), almost all of whom are employed at the higher professional education level or higher.
Education scientists work everywhere that people learn, and they occupy a variety of positions, such as:
- Teaching resources developer
- E-learning developer
- Trainer in the non-profit and commercial sectors
- Change management consultant
- Education innovation policy assistant
- Educational science researcher
Accreditation
Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Instructional Design and Evaluation
Learning in Organizations: Professional Learning
Academic Professional Educational Sciences
Educational Design & Consultancy
Research Plan Master's Thesis
Academic Professional
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Utrecht, Netherlands
Disciplines
Education Educational Research Teaching View 6 other Masters in Teaching in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An academic Bachelor’s degree. Our International Students Admission’s office will verify whether a non-Dutch academic degree is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree at a Dutch research university. All international Bachelor’s degrees are evaluated based on standards set by the NUFFIC.
- If your degree is assessed as less than equivalent to a 3-year Dutch research University degree, or as a bachelor from a university of applied sciences, you are most likely not eligible for admission.
- Sufficient command of the English language
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents12952 EUR / year≈ 12952 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2601 EUR / year≈ 2601 EUR / year
Living costs
Utrecht
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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