Official Master's Degree in Research in Education
VIU - Universidad Internacional de Valencia
Key Information
Campus location
Valencia, Spain
Languages
Spanish
Study format
Distance learning
Duration
1 Year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Train with a cutting-edge program to approach and apply research to educational practice.
Research is a fundamental pillar of the progress of our societies. The innate curiosity that characterizes our species, channeled through research work, is responsible for countless discoveries, advances, and changes that allow us to live as we currently do. The transformative power of research affects all levels of society, and education, of course, is no exception.
In the educational context, research promotes the development of new tools, processes and methodologies that allow innovation in the classroom and the progress of educational systems . For this reason, it acquires more and more weight and importance, as demonstrated by the fact that it constitutes one of the principles on which the educational system is based, in accordance with the provisions of article 1 of Organic Law 2/2006, on Education. , LOE.
For this same reason, research is currently a fundamental aspect of the work of educators, allowing them to actively contribute to the creation of new knowledge aimed at creating changes on a large and small scale, in educational systems and environments, from education kindergarten to higher education. An example of the institutional support that research receives are the "Research, innovation and materials projects" promoted by the Junta de Andalucía. A program that seeks to support initiatives aimed at the permanent improvement of teaching through financial aid.
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In line with this fundamental importance of research work in the educational field, the Official Master's Degree in Research in Education* is designed to provide you with the tools, knowledge and skills necessary to bring research closer to educational practice , helping to promote the purposes that This research has: describe, explain, interpret and transform the educational reality.
Its study plan will allow you to not only produce and publish research articles, but also equip you with the critical skills to analyze educational problems that have arisen in educational centers and settings . To this end, the title is structured into 5 large thematic blocks:
- Context of research in education: focused on the epistemological bases of research in education, on the essential processes to carry out research (literature review or research problems, for example) and on the latest trends on the subject .
- Methodological approaches: training in the different methodological approaches, considered the cornerstone for carrying out research. These represent the position that, as a researcher, you will adopt in the face of the reality to be investigated.
- Transmission of research in education: content aimed at developing the ability to clearly and attractively communicate the findings obtained in the research, both to academic and general audiences.
- The school as a protagonist of investigative aspects: aimed at connecting research with teaching practice, delving into the role of the research teacher and the way of carrying out educational improvement and innovation projects in the centers.
- Research in education today: focused on the most relevant current research in education, with special focus on fundamental topics such as Research Projects and Education for sustainable development.
With this degree you will learn to:
- Access, organize and interpret information from scientific databases.
- Identify and analyze the latest trends in educational research topics.
- Analyze information from the educational reality through databases and evidence collected in the subjects themselves.
- Communicate to different audiences results obtained in their own initial level research or those obtained by other authors.
- Analyze research projects that contribute to innovation and improvement of educational processes in schools and classrooms.
- Develop and analyze research on ESD, in line with what is supported by UNESCO in the 2030 Agenda.
- Use updated computer and didactic tools for data analysis.
- Know and apply quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, being the only master's degree that incorporates this last method in its curriculum.
- Design and manage educational projects at a national and international level: preparation, budget and application.
What makes the Online Master in Educational Research unique?
- You will be trained to be able to approach and apply educational research to educational practice, increasing your resources to contribute to the understanding and improvement of educational systems and teaching and learning processes.
- You will have a state-of-the-art and unique study plan, fully updated in both methodologies and tools.
- You will receive training in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methodologies, being the only master's degree in Spain to train in this analytical method.
- You will have a subject dedicated exclusively to the communication, transfer and dissemination of research, a fundamental aspect when it comes to creating a real impact with the results obtained from your research work.
- You will receive complete training in the design and management of research projects, learning to carry out all the steps of the process: preparation, budget and application process.
- You will have a subject focused on educational research for sustainable development, a differential and exclusive field of this master's degree.
- You will study with our exclusive online methodology and you will have a continuous evaluation system for projects. This guarantees you high flexibility and adaptability to your personal circumstances.
- Your exams, classes and thesis will be 100% online. You can choose between attending the interactive classes live or watching them whenever you want, since they are recorded and available 24/7.
Curriculum
- Research in education: paradigms, processes and trends 6
- Qualitative research methodology in education 9
- Methodology of quantitative research in education 9
- Mixed methods research in education 6
- Communication, transfer and dissemination of research in education 6
- Educational research in school 6
- Design and management of research projects 3
- Research for sustainable development 3
- Master's Final Project TFM 12
Career Opportunities
This master's degree will provide you with the knowledge, tools and skills necessary to be able to work in professional positions in public or private universities through FPI or FPU predoctoral training scholarships, prior award and in consulting firms, performing positions such as:
- Predoctoral research staff in training.
- Quantitative and qualitative data analyst in the field of educational research.
- Innovation and pedagogical improvement consultant.
- Bibliographic information managers in education.
- Education research project technician.
- Educational advisor in public administrations and organizations.
- Bibliographic reviewer in the field of Educational Sciences.
- Editor of educational research journals.
- Teacher in the formal educational system, implementing improvements based on educational research.
Ideal Students
Graduates, Diplomas or Graduates in:
- Pedagogy.
- Psychopedagogy.
- Magisterium.
- Psychology.
- Social education.
- Other graduates or university graduates with the authorization to work as a teacher in Secondary, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching will also have access.
- Another access route is to be able to accredit, at least, 2 years of professional experience in one of the professional opportunities that make up the graduation profile of the Degree in accordance with what is described in criterion 2.1.3. of the Verification Report.
Scholarships and Funding
At VIU we believe in your desire to grow, we know that you are capable of creating the change you want and we want to help you achieve your goals.
Like you, we are professionals who work to improve people's health through more holistic, interdisciplinary healthcare committed to the humanization of care. That is why we want to support your desire to grow and evolve your environment, helping you to be part of VIU with the following support and financial aid.
Study aid
- Free file opening until 03/10/2023
- 29% discount on teaching until 03/10/2023
Discount by payment method
- Additional 10% for cash payment