Educational Sciences - Learning in Interaction
How do students learn in schools? What role do individual differences play in learning? How can you improve learning environments to help students learn and develop?
Many processes in learning take place through interaction. It is the motor of learning and development, and therefore key to improving education. While we all recognize these interactions in learning, specific skills and knowledge are needed to drive insights and improvements in the educational field.
During this master, you will:
- learn to take a scientific, evidence-based approach to better examine day-to-day interactions between students, their teachers and learning materials
- zoom in on the complex processes through which we
- learn academic subjects
- develop cognitive and meta-cognitive skills and
- acquire social competencies - combine different theoretical perspectives and didactical problems
- understand learning processes in context
- examine the challenges that arise in optimizing learning environments to learners' needs.
The official language of the programme is English. Applicants who are not native speakers must provide official proof of proficiency. Institutional TOEFL scores are not accepted.
One of the following is required:
- TOEFL: Paper-based: 575 (speaking 55, writing 45), Computer-based: 237, Internet-based: 90 (speaking 22, writing 24)
- IELTS Academic: overall 6.5 (writing and speaking 6.5)
- Cambridge: Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE) with grade A, B, or C
- LanguageCert Academic: overall score 70 (min. 70 in Speaking and Writing)
- Pearson PTE Academic: overall score 66 (min. 58 in Speaking, 70 in Writing)
- Diploma from an English-language institution (minimum secondary level)
A bachelor's degree equivalent to a Dutch research university degree, in Educational Sciences or a related social science (Psychology or Sociology).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our programme deals with the academic study of educational processes, and it is therefore not aimed at directly developing teaching (pedagogical or didactical) skills.
Knowledge minimum:
- Knowledge of general research methods (preferably both quantitative and qualitative)
- Skill in statistics for the social sciences (descriptive and inferential)
- Academic disciplinary knowledge of educational sciences, pedagogy and understanding of supporting disciplines such as psychology and sociology
- Experience in designing, conducting and reporting research within the education domain
- Experience in academic writing (e.g., bachelor's thesis) is desirable but not required.
If the admissions board has doubts about whether your content knowledge meets the entry requirements, the applicant may be asked to complete an assignment and participate in a digital interview to discuss it.
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Knowledge, experience and skills that prove relevant to this particular Master programme
Course descriptions, in English. Please do not upload a full study guide, only course descriptions of relevant courses.
Job prospects
In today's rapidly evolving job market, there is a growing demand for experts who understand learning processes and can optimize educational and professional learning environments.
As a Learning in Interaction graduate, you will be well-equipped to work across various sectors, including education, corporate training, and research, in roles that focus on analysing learning processes and improving learning experiences. With your expertise in learning and interaction, you will be prepared for a career where you can make a real impact on how people learn and grow.
Career services BSS
Where do you want to work after your studies? You can contact Career Services already during your studies. They will help you orientate on your career, develop your skills, apply for jobs and find an internship.
Job examples
- Educational consultant
Advising schools and institutions on curriculum design, teaching strategies, and learning interventions in all sectors of public and private education, as well as in public and private training.
- Instructional designer
Developing educational materials, apps, virtual reality environments and e-learning solutions based on learning sciences for any level of education, from primary- to higher education.
- Learning & Development Specialist
Designing and implementing training programs in companies and organizations.
- Teacher Trainer or Coach
Supporting educators in improving teaching methods and student engagement for any level of education, from primary- to higher education.
- Academic or applied researcher
Conducting studies on learning and development in universities, research institutes, teacher training centres, government education departments, school advisory services, and knowledge and innovation centres in education.
- PhD student
at a university
- Teacher Trainer or Coach
Supporting educators in improving teaching methods and student engagement for any level of education, from primary- to higher education.
