Description
The Master’s degree in Education and Learning prepares its students for various tasks in the field of education, both nationally and internationally.
The EdLearn Programme aims to train experts in the areas of research on learning and education. This is achieved by approaching education from both micro (e.g. teaching and learning) and macro level (e.g. sociology of education) perspectives throughout the basic and advanced studies, as well as in the electives and the Master thesis.
Besides educational content knowledge, the curriculum also aims to develop transferrable skills:
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of the Master's Degree Programme in Education and Learning are equipped to pursue roles such as educational researchers, curriculum developers, educational consultants, and policy analysts in various educational institutions and organizations worldwide.
Benefits of Studying at University of Turku:
Studying at the University of Turku offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant academic community with a focus on multidisciplinary research, sustainable education, and collaboration. You will be educated by experienced faculty members and have access to state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning experience.
Requirement
- Have a nationally recognized first cycle degree – typically a Bachelor’s degree – from an accredited institution of higher education
- Degree corresponds to at least 180 ECTS (European credits) or to three years of full-time study
- Degree gives eligibility to master level studies in the country where it was issued
- Degree is in a relevant field in regard to the Master’s degree programme that you are applying to. Please check the programme page for detailed degree requirements
Structure
The Master’s degree in Education and Learning is a two-year programme (120 ECTS).
Teaching formats vary across courses and include lectures, seminars, small group projects to provide a variety of learning experiences. Assessments mainly consist of essay writing assignments that require students to synthesize course content and additional scientific literature.
The studies are divided into different study modules:
Orientation and general studies 24 ECTS
- Compulsory courses, including academic English and intensive Finnish
Advanced studies in Educational Sciences 75 ECTS
- Compulsory courses in Educational Sciences 25 ECTS
- Internship 10 ECTS
- Master’s Thesis 40 ECTS
Elective studies 21 ECTS
- Optional courses