Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT 90
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Education
Overview
This Education programme offered by Stockholm University focuses on the study of education as an academic discipline, examining formal and non-formal learning processes in relation to cultural and social environments. It supports the development of theoretical knowledge and research skills for analysing educational systems, practices, and developmental processes.
Key Facts
The academic environment includes structured coursework and supervised research, with strong emphasis on independent work, academic writing, and participation in seminars and conferences. Research training covers ethics, methodologies, and theoretical perspectives, enabling the ability to design and conduct studies, contribute to educational knowledge, and engage with academic and societal discussions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Adult Learning
- Career Development and Guidance
- Didactics as Communication
- Educational Research in Citizenship Competences (ERiCC)
- Higher Education Learning Practices
- History of Education and Sociology of Education
- International and Comparative Education Research - ICER
- Leadership, Improvement and Organization of Schools (SOUL)
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master’s degree or 240 ECTS credits including 60 at second-cycle level required
- At least 90 ECTS in education, social sciences, or humanities required, including a 15 ECTS thesis
- Thesis must address research questions related to educational issues, theories, and methods
- Teaching degree or related qualifications may be accepted if requirements are met
- Excellent English proficiency required (spoken and written)
- English assessed through interview and written test (abstract writing)
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