Study programme
In the academic Master's programme Educational Sciences, theoretical and research-based deepening of knowledge is combined with academic work activities in the context of designing learning environments and learning in organisations. You will acquire theoretical knowledge on matters such as: the design of learning environments, the development of professionals, assessment and change management.
The Master's programme is taught in English and can also be followed part-time. It consists of the following components in full-time:
- Instructional design and evaluation (period 1)
- Learning in Organisations (period 1)
- Educational Design and Consultancy (period 2)
- An elective course (period 2)
- Research plan Master's thesis (period 2) and Master's thesis (periods 3-4)
- Internship (periods 3-4)
- Academic Professional Educational Sciences (periods 3-4)
The teaching programme is shown in this table:
| Period 1 | Period 2 | Period 3 and 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Design and Evaluation (7.5 ECTS) | Research plan Master's thesis (5 ECTS) | Master's thesis (15 ECTS) |
| Learning in Organisations (7.5 ECTS) | Educational Design and Consultancy (5 ECTS) | Internship (10 ECTS) |
| n/a | Elective course (5 ECTS) | Academic Professional linking module (5 ECTS) |
Part-time
The Master's programme in Educational Sciences can also be followed part-time.
In the first year of the part-time programme you will enrol in the course Instructional Design and Evaluation in period 1 and the course Educational Design and Consultancy in period 2. During period 2 you will also start your Master's thesis research plan. Once the research plan has been completed with a passing mark, you can start writing the thesis (periods 3 and 4) which is concluded at the end of the year with a conference.
In the second year you will enrol in the course Learning in Organisations in period 1 and an elective course in period 2. From period 3 onwards you will commence your internship.
The part-time teaching programme is shown in this table:
| Year | Period 1 | Period 2 | Period 3-4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Instructional Design and Evaluation (7.5 ECTS) | Research plan Master's thesis (5 ECTS) | Master's thesis (15 ECTS) |
| 1 | n/a | Educational Design and Consultancy (5 ECTS) | n/a |
| 2 | Learning in Organisations (7.5 ECTS) | Elective course (5 ECTS) | Internship (10 ECTS) |
| 2 | n/a | n/a | Academic Professional linking module (5 ECTS) |