Research on Learning and Instruction: An Interdisciplinary Program (M.A.)

Study content:

Educators and teachers in K-12 education, as well as in university education, are increasingly expected to identify, assess, and analyse educational problems and solve them in competent and ethical ways. To be able to achieve this, they require up to date and well-grounded knowledge about the conditions and results of teaching and learning processes. In this master’s degree programme, students acquire comprehensive knowledge and skills related to research on learning and instruction. Through this—and under the guidance of highly qualified instructors—they will be able to generate knowledge that is urgently needed in educational practice.

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Career prospects:

The programme prepares graduates for careers in educational research as well as for leadership positions in educational institutions. So far about two thirds of alumni have commenced doctoral studies following completion of the programme.

Special features

1. Strong research orientation:
The teaching concept strongly mirrors the process of empirical research. Students not only discuss, but also produce empirical evidence on the conditions, processes, and effects of learning and instruction (under close guidance of the instructors).

2. Interdisciplinary focus:
The courses take psychological and educational perspectives on learning and instruction. In addition, perspectives from various subject matter didactics and media didactics are included. The courses also build on students’ diverse experiences from their previous study programs.

3. Internationalization:
The students discuss the current state of international research on learning and instruction. Also, they are encouraged to travel to international conferences and to go for research stays abroad.

4. Intensive guidance:
Students’ research projects are closely supervised by the instructors, , with an excellent instructor-to-student ratio. There are also plenty of opportunities for interaction and discussion outside of the boundaries of the courses.

5. Innovative course formats:
The students receive plenty of high-level learning opportunities in authentic contexts (e.g., debates, project seminars, academic retreats, conferences).

6. English language skills:
Englisch language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language must be demonstrated with the application.

About the degree programme

Degree programme: Research on Learning and Instruction: An Interdisciplinary Program

Official Designation: Research on Learning and Instruction: An Interdisciplinary Program

Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)

Study mode: Full-time

Language of instruction: English

Start of studies: winter semester

Standard study duration: 4 semesters

Admission type: Open admission (with an aptitude assessment process)

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Application deadline for the winter semester: 15. June

Further information

Application Documents

Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree
Transcript of records (If you have not yet finalized your bachelor's programme, please upload the current status of your transcript of records.)
Proof of English language skills
English language skills on level B2 CFR
These language skills are deemed to be proven if a degree as per point 1 or a study qualification is available, as well as by the certificate of the German higher education entrance qualification with at least the grade ‘sufficient’ in the continued foreign language English or a comparable school leaving certificate, otherwise proof can be provided by the successful completion of a relevant test such as TOEFL or IELTS.

If you do not yet have an English language proficiency proof, you may apply anyway. In case you are admitted, you can submit your language certificate until the end of the first semester (March 31).
CV (Your CV should include at least the following information: (a) full contact details, (b) previous study programmes, (c) work experience. )
Thesis summary (This summary should not exceed 1 page. If your previous study programme did not require writing a thesis, please indicate this in the document and describe an alternative (preferably empirical) project you completed during your studies. If you have obtained multiple academic degrees, please describe the thesis that has the closest content orientation to the Master's program "Research on Learning and Instruction: An Interdisciplinary Program". )
Proof of scholarships (If you have received multiple scholarships during your previous studies, please combine them to one PDF and upload them.)
Further documents (e.g. final certificates and transcripts of records of further study programs you may have completed; wedding certificate in case that your current last name has changed from the name on your Bachelor's certificate)

Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree (If your bachelor's certificate is not in German or English, please provide a translation either in German or English.)
Transcript of records (If your transcript of records is not in German or English, please provide a translation either in German or English. If you have not yet finalized your bachelor's programme, please upload the current status of your transcript of records.)
Proof of English language skills (on level B2 CFR (please check https://www.uni-augsburg.de/en/portal/internationals/weltweit-incoming/language-requirements/; only necessary if English is not your mother tongue or if you have not received a previous study degree from an English-speaking programme. If the exemptions do not apply to you and you do not yet have an English language proficiency proof, you may apply anyway. In case you are admitted, you can submit your language certificate until the end of the first semester (March 31).)
APS certificate if you have obtained your university degree in China, India or Vietnam
CV (Your CV should include at least the following information: (a) full contact details, (b) previous study programmes, (c) work experience. )
Thesis summary (This summary should not exceed 1 page. If your previous study programme did not require writing a thesis, please indicate this in the document and describe an alternative (preferably empirical) project you completed during your studies. If you have obtained multiple academic degrees, please describe the thesis that has the closest content orientation to the Master's program "Research on Learning and Instruction: An Interdisciplinary Program". )
Proof of scholarships (If you have received multiple scholarships during your previous studies, please combine them to one PDF and upload them.)
Further documents (e.g. final certificates and transcripts of records of further study programs you may have completed; wedding certificate in case that your current last name has changed from the name on your Bachelor's certificate)