Educational Sciences University of Jyväskylä

Overview

This Educational Sciences MA Programme from the University of Jyväskylä offers both theoretical and practical skills across a wide selection of topics in the field of education, ranging e.g from early childhood education to learning in old age. During the Master’s Degree Programme in Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä, students will gain a broad understanding of the field of education, including awareness of international issues in education. Students will also gain insights into the Finnish education system.

Students will acquire scientific expertise in the field of education and will be able to work with theories and analyse and develop educational practices. Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to specialize in the areas of education that they find the most relevant and interesting. Research-based teaching facilitates students’ development as competent and critical members of today’s digitalised information and knowledge society.

Career opportunities:

The programme prepares students to work as experts in a variety of educational settings, for example, as educational planners, administrators, consultants, coordinators, teacher educators or researchers.