144 Teacher Education Masters Degree Programs

The Master of Science in Educational Studies offers a research-oriented programme providing broad expertise related to the field of education. The faculty offers a challenging and dynamic study environment with research-based education of high academic quality.

The Master of Education program focuses on theory and pedagogy. Within each specialization, you will develop skills and knowledge that deepen an educator’s understanding of the field. Whether you are a K-12 educator or a higher education professional, we have a program that will help build toward your future.

Apply education theory to your practice through a Master's degree, with the flexibility to fit your studies around your current work commitments. This Master's degree builds on our long tradition of excellence in teacher education. The success of the programme lies in the flexible structure, bespoke delivery and quality of teaching we offer.

Connect your international school practice to current research and explore contemporary approaches to pedagogy and research. Examine issues such as the impact of marketisation, the opportunities of multicultural environments with the Learning and Innovation (International Teacher Education) programme offered by NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences.

Studies primarily aim at the development of professional, pedagogical and psychological, communication, and other personal and cultivation competencies needed to become a teacher of pedagogy at secondary vocational schools and for other educational and coordination activities in the field of education. Apart from the intensification of professional scientific bases of pedagogical disciplines (following the contents of the bachelor studies), the aim is at the didactics of education and at the application of professional didactic competencies in teaching practice. The special focus is on the methodology of pedagogical research because one of the objectives is to make pedagogy teachers proficient among other things in proposing, implementing, and evaluating empirical research in the field of education. The focus in the study program is also put on knowledge and skills in the field of social education, social work, and the methodology of these phenomena. Students have their teaching practice in schools, school facilities; but also, in social service facilities. The study program in the major plan respects the balance of subject, didactic and pedagogical-psychological components of training according to the standards of teacher training of the Ministry of Education. Pedagogical-psychological training includes subjects of pedagogy, psychology, and special pedagogy, including pedagogical-psychological practice.

The study program follows on from the bachelor's study program Music Education with a focus on education. The aim of the study program is to provide its graduates with a comprehensive master's degree, which will prepare them for the profession of music teacher at the 2nd level of primary and secondary schools. The study program takes into account the proportionality of the cognitive, didactic, and pedagogical-psychological components of the training, while the field knowledge gained in the bachelor's degree is further systematized and applied in the field of didactics and professional subjects closely related to it. Graduates of the study program are competent to independently create school educational programs in the educational field of Arts and Culture. They are ready to teach music education with all its aspects in the field of knowledge and skills. The study program builds on creative activities in the field of music education and its didactics. The field component is focused on a deeper understanding of music education issues, which is reflected in the teaching of music education in primary and secondary schools. Musical phenomena and concepts are presented in a broader context and relationships between different types of science and art. The music didactic component is based on the knowledge gained in music pedagogical research and on best practices verified in practice. The music theory and pedagogical component can then be deepened in a doctoral study program, e.g. Music Theory and Pedagogy. The study program in the major plan respects the balance of subject, didactic and pedagogical-psychological components of training according to the standards of teacher training of the Ministry of Education. Pedagogical-psychological training includes subjects of pedagogy, psychology, and special pedagogy, including pedagogical-psychological practice. Part of it is the elaboration of a diploma thesis. Studies primarily aim at the development of professional, pedagogical and psychological, communication, and other personal and cultivation competencies needed to become a teacher of pedagogy at secondary vocational schools and for other educational and coordination activities in the field of education. Apart from the intensification of professional scientific bases of pedagogical disciplines (following the contents of the bachelor studies), the aim is at the didactics of education and at the application of professional didactic competencies in teaching practice. The special focus is on the methodology of pedagogical research because one of the objectives is to make pedagogy teachers proficient among other things in proposing, implementing, and evaluating empirical research in the field of education. The focus in the study program is also put on knowledge and skills in the field of social education, social work, and the methodology of these phenomena. Students have their teaching practice in schools, school facilities; but also, in social service facilities.

The study program follows on from the bachelor's study program Music Education with a focus on education. The aim of the study program is to provide its graduates with a comprehensive master's degree, which will prepare them for the profession of music teacher at the 2nd level of primary and secondary schools. The study program takes into account the proportionality of the cognitive, didactic, and pedagogical-psychological components of the training, while the field knowledge gained in the bachelor's degree is further systematized and applied in the field of didactics and professional subjects closely related to it. Graduates of the study program are competent to independently create school educational programs in the educational field of Arts and Culture. They are ready to teach music education with all its aspects in the field of knowledge and skills. The study program builds on creative activities in the field of music education and its didactics. The field component is focused on a deeper understanding of music education issues, which is reflected in the teaching of music education in primary and secondary schools. Musical phenomena and concepts are presented in a broader context and relationships between different types of science and art. The music didactic component is based on the knowledge gained in music pedagogical research and on best practices verified in practice. The music theory and pedagogical component can then be deepened in a doctoral study program, e.g. Music Theory and Pedagogy. The study program in the major plan respects the balance of subject, didactic and pedagogical-psychological components of training according to the standards of teacher training of the Ministry of Education. Pedagogical-psychological training includes subjects of pedagogy, psychology, and special pedagogy, including pedagogical-psychological practice. Part of it is the elaboration of a diploma thesis.

The core expertise taught within the MA study builds on the preceding BA study program, and consists of a set of symbiotically interconnected linguistic, literary, and didactic disciplines designed to give the graduate substantial knowledge in all these, in correspondence to the MA level. Studies primarily aim at the development of professional, pedagogical and psychological, communication, and other personal and cultivation competencies needed to become a teacher of pedagogy at secondary vocational schools and for other educational and coordination activities in the field of education. Apart from the intensification of professional scientific bases of pedagogical disciplines (following the contents of the bachelor studies), the aim is at the didactics of education and at the application of professional didactic competencies in teaching practice. The special focus is on the methodology of pedagogical research because one of the objectives is to make pedagogy teachers proficient among other things in proposing, implementing, and evaluating empirical research in the field of education. The focus in the study program is also put on knowledge and skills in the field of social education, social work, and the methodology of these phenomena. Students have their teaching practice in schools, school facilities; but also, in social service facilities.

Studies primarily aim at the development of professional, pedagogical and psychological, communication, and other personal and cultivation competencies needed to become a teacher of pedagogy at secondary vocational schools and for other educational and coordination activities in the field of education. Apart from the intensification of professional scientific bases of pedagogical disciplines (following the contents of the bachelor studies), the aim is at the didactics of education and at the application of professional didactic competencies in teaching practice. The special focus is on the methodology of pedagogical research because one of the objectives is to make pedagogy teachers proficient among other things in proposing, implementing, and evaluating empirical research in the field of education. The focus in the study program is also put on knowledge and skills in the field of social education, social work, and the methodology of these phenomena. Students have their teaching practice in schools, school facilities; but also, in social service facilities. The core expertise taught within the MA study builds on the preceding BA study program, and consists of a set of symbiotically interconnected linguistic, literary, and didactic disciplines designed to give the graduate substantial knowledge in all these, in correspondence to the MA level.

The study program follows on from the bachelor's study program Music Education with a focus on education. The aim of the study program is to provide its graduates with a comprehensive master's degree, which will prepare them for the profession of music teacher at the 2nd level of primary and secondary schools. The study program takes into account the proportionality of the cognitive, didactic, and pedagogical-psychological components of the training, while the field knowledge gained in the bachelor's degree is further systematized and applied in the field of didactics and professional subjects closely related to it. Graduates of the study program are competent to independently create school educational programs in the educational field of Arts and Culture. They are ready to teach music education with all its aspects in the field of knowledge and skills. The study program builds on creative activities in the field of music education and its didactics. The field component is focused on a deeper understanding of music education issues, which is reflected in the teaching of music education in primary and secondary schools. Musical phenomena and concepts are presented in a broader context and relationships between different types of science and art. The music didactic component is based on the knowledge gained in music pedagogical research and on best practices verified in practice. The music theory and pedagogical component can then be deepened in a doctoral study program, e.g. Music Theory and Pedagogy. The study program in the major plan respects the balance of subject, didactic and pedagogical-psychological components of training according to the standards of teacher training of the Ministry of Education. Pedagogical-psychological training includes subjects of pedagogy, psychology, and special pedagogy, including pedagogical-psychological practice. Part of it is the elaboration of a diploma thesis. The aim is to educate a school-leaver who is able to teach instrument playing (piano or violin) at different kinds of music schools. The study is tied with preceding bachelor study, concentrated on gaining special musical knowledge and abilities. Master's study degree focuses on collaboration with pedagogical and psychological subjects and with praxis at basic and high schools to development of musical pedagogical skills. The subjects take account of the pedagogical orientation of a master's degree.

Shape the future of education! Are you interested in the future of education and how to develop education as a building block for a more equal and sustainable future? Teaching, Learning, and Media Education is a two-year Master's Programme that focuses on the knowledge and competencies needed to develop and implement high-quality educational environments, practices, and curricula in diverse educational contexts.

The Education (History) MA program explores the development and evolution of educational ideas, policies, and practices over time. It offers students the chance to study historical perspectives on education in various contexts, including social, cult…

The program in Education (Geography) MA is designed for those interested in exploring the relationship between geography and education. It offers a mix of theoretical and practical approaches, helping students deepen their understanding of how spatia…

The MEd program is designed for you - a working professional in education, administration, training, or employee development - who wants to assume a position as an educational leader and researcher in education, health care, private industry or government.

The MSc in Engineering and Education is designed for professionals interested in exploring how engineering knowledge can be applied within educational settings. The program covers a range of topics, including the theories behind engineering education…

The MA Education offers you the unique ability to choose your area of specialisation through opting for the MA Education (Leadership and Management), the MA Education (Learning and Teaching). The initial areas of study are the same in each case so you can choose your area of specialisation in your dissertation.