Master's Degree Programme in Educational Sciences

The objective of the Master’s Degree Programme in Educational Sciences is to prepare highly competent and internationally oriented educators to raise the quality of education in the diversifying contexts of the globalised world. The programme offers both theoretical and practical skills across a wide selection of topics in the field of education, ranging from early childhood education to learning in old age. During the programme, students will gain a broad understanding of the field of education, including awareness of international issues in education. The programme also offers a unique opportunity to get first-hand experience on the Finnish education system and students can reflect it to their own experiences and the global contexts. Students will also have the opportunity to specialise in areas of education which they find the most relevant and interesting. The areas of specialisation are Educational Leadership, Early Childhood Studies, Special Education, Guidance and Counselling, Language Education, and Current Issues in Education and Psychology.

The studies in the programme include aspects of intercultural competence and international education policies and practices. Research studies consist of academic skills, research methods and master’s thesis. Students also focus on their chosen specialisation area where they acquire deeper understanding of specific topics. Collaboration and discussion between students focusing on different specialisation areas deepen their understanding of the different educational phenomena and broaden their multi-professional and multidisciplinary knowledge and know-how. Students will acquire scientific expertise in the field of education and will be able to work with theories and analyse and develop educational practices. The master’s degree creates a foundation for producing scientific knowledge and applying scientific methods in practice in the field of education. The programme prepares experts into various sectors of education in national and international contexts: educational planning, administration, consultancy, coordination, development, teaching and research.