Study location	Latvia, Liepaja
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Study language	English
Awards	Mg.sc.educ. (Master degree in Educational Sciences)

Tuition fee	To be confirmed
Application fee	€150 one-time Must be paid to the Liepaja University bank account (details will be given during application). The application fee is non-refundable.
Deposit	€500 one-time

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) 1. Bachelor’s degree or second level professional higher education in Pedagogy (acquired at least 240 ECTS). 2. IELTS or TOEFL or English language profiency letter or LiepU English test 3. Entrance examinations will consist of two parts: 3.1. Written part: Essay on current issues and problems in education in the chosen specialization (300-500 words); 3.2. Oral part: Interviews during which the applicant’s communication, leadership, and foreign language skills are tested.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

More information	liepu.lv/en/173/educational-sciences

Overview

The aim of the study program is to promote the development and competitiveness of the teaching, management and research skills of students in the field of education and motivate further academic growth. This programme has been developed in co-operation with three partner universities in Latvia. As a result of passing the program, the master students obtain qualifications to continue their academic research in doctoral studies.

Tasks of the study programme:
- to promote students’ research skills by integrating the latest scientific findings and innovative ideas into research activities;
- to promote the development of students’ pedagogical competence, readiness to plan, implement, evaluate and develop educational activities in accordance with the learning needs of educational target groups, various abilities and prior knowledge, internal and external conditions of educational institutions and education system development;
- to promote the competence of students’ management and leadership by implementing change management;
- to promote student participation and co-responsibility by promoting the development of a competent, responsible and motivated personality for lifelong learning;
- to promote students’ understanding of professional and academic ethics standards and their observance in practical activities.

Programme structure

Programme modules student can choose:
- “Diversity and Inclusion in Education”
- “Teaching and Learning for Competence”

Career opportunities

The programme “Educational Sciences” is an academic programme and is oriented towards the preparation of higher-level managers in education, teachers-supervisors and mentors in any sphere of education. This programme ensures all the necessary preconditions for a successful career related to education in public and private sector.