Overview
Education's importance for individual life chances and societal development continues to rise worldwide. Changes in schooling, vocational training and higher education as well as informal, inclusive and lifelong learning emphasize this growing significance.
Programme Scope
English-language-based, the Master in Social Sciences and Educational Sciences from the University of Luxembourg distinctively unites social scientific analysis of education and social systems and policies at local, national, European, and global levels. It combines historical, cultural, political, educational and sociological perspectives on educational institutions and organizations as well as their conditions and their consequences.
As a student, you will analyse changes in ideas, institutions and organizations caused by social, economic and political integration and compare the development of educational and social policies, schooling and social services across time and space. Particular emphasis is on Luxembourg, its neighbouring countires Germany, France and Belgium, and Europe within the context of internationalization. Innovatively, the approaches and methodologies of a variety of academic disciplines, including educational science, history and sociology, are jointly utilized in analysis and problem-solving.
Career opportunities
Students will be prepared to either continue their academic career in the University of Luxembourg’s intensive doctoral programmes or transition to a wide variety of national or international organisations, governments, foundations or associations throughout Europe and beyond.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Education and Internationalization
- Qualitative and Quantitative Social Science Methods
- Skills in Writing and Statistical Analysis: Academic Writing in English; STATA
- Sociological "Classics" on Social Structure and Education
- Contemporary Research on Education & Society
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (180 ECTS) in an educational or social science (or multiple disciplines) and have a strong interest in theoretical perspectives and excellent methodological skills.
- Selection is based on the application documents and a personal interview.
The application must include:
- letter of motivation (2 pages describing your academic preparation and interests)
- curriculum vitae
- transcripts of prior academic work
- contact details of a referee and/or a letter of reference
Tuition Fee
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International
400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 200 EUR per semester and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 200 EUR per semester and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
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