Master Programme in Education with Specialisation in Professional Development and Research, 120 Credits
The Master’s Programme in Education with a Specialisation in Professional Development and Research provides an opportunity to broaden your current education or to specialise in a field you are particularly interested in. The programme not only develops subject knowledge but also opens pathways for continuing education and a career in research. Upon graduation, you decide which direction to take.
The programme has a clear profile for work within educational activities in a broad sense.
- Start: Autumn semester 2026
- Level : Second cycle
- Mandatory meetings: Yes
- Language of instruction: English
- Code: MIU-T3803
- Study form: Distance education
- Study pace: 50%
- Campus: Sundsvall
- Number of spots: 15
A completed degree of at least 180 credits, including an independent project of 15 credits in education or an equivalent subject area, or a completed teacher education degree of at least 180 credits with an independent project of 15 credits. Additionally, proficiency in Swedish and English equivalent to the general entry requirements for Swedish higher education at the undergraduate level is required.
About the programme
The programme offers courses highlighting the relationship between professional development and research. Topics include leadership and development of educational activities, adult learning, conditions for young children’s learning, didactics, quality assurance and evaluation in educational contexts, and research methodology. A significant part of the programme consists of an independent project. The programme is offered part-time over eight semesters.
The structure of the teaching
The Swedish-taught version of the programme is mainly offered as distance education and on a part-time basis. The number of compulsory elements and any on-campus meetings varies between the courses included in the programme.
The English-taught version of the programme is campus-based and is offered at the Sundsvall campus. The programme comprises two years of full-time study (120 credits), with the option of completing a one-year Master’s degree (60 credits).
Title of qualification
Masterexamen med huvudområdet pedagogik
translated into
Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Education
After the programme
There is demand for qualified professionals with expertise in education in both the private and public sectors, such as in education, organisations, companies, the healthcare sector, and leisure activities.
You may also choose to continue to doctoral studies towards a licentiate or PhD degree. If you aim to work as a school principal, you may be able to transfer up to 20 credits from the Master’s programme towards the National School Leadership Training Programme.
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