Overview
In the Pedagogical Sciences - Youth at Risk programme of the University of Amsterdam you will develop advanced insight into both typical and atypical development of children and adolescents, and into the multiple complex ways in which major social contexts - parents, peers, school, - work to influence this development. You will also learn about youth who are at risk for problems in their development, and how preventive interventions work to counter developmental risks and foster resilience.
Careers
After completion of the Master's track Youth At Risk you have the knowledge and skills to become professionally active in working with youth at risk in different professional areas: policy, practice, and research and development of prevention and intervention programmes.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Resilience and Risk Processes in Children and Adolescents
- Youths' School Adjustment
- Intervention Essentials: Effects, Implementation and Diversity
- Parent and Peer Influences in Youth Development
- Master class Methods and Statistics
- Master class Professional Skill
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Sufficient knowledge, understanding and skills in Pedagogical Science, that is:
- Knowledge of Pedagogical Science and its related fields.
- Basic knowledge of research methods and applied statistics in social and behavioural science research.
- Academic skills, as indicated by oral presentation and writing skills.
Sufficient (active and passive) proficiency in English.
Students with an academic Bachelor’s degree in Child Development Science (Pedagogische wetenschappen), (Developmental) Psychology, Sociology or a closely related discipline are invited to apply, provided they meet all other entry requirement.
International degrees are evaluated by professional credential evaluators of the UvA. The minimum level of the degree should be equivalent to a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents23455 EUR / year≈ 23455 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2695 EUR / year≈ 2695 EUR / year
Living costs
Amsterdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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