Education, Master Degree, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Master Degree	Full-time	2 years	August	find out	find out

About Education, Master Degree - at Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo

Are you curious about how children and youth experience and shape social change? The international Master’s in Education offers a specialization with focus on Education and Social Change: Childhood and Youth studies.

About the programme

The programme integrates concepts like education, social change, childhood, and youth. This interdisciplinary approach provides a comprehensive understanding tailored for those interested in how children and youth experience and shape social change.

We will address topics and issues such as

The implications of growing up in a digital culture
The making of new social inequalities concerning children and youth
The impacts of migration on children and youth
Long-term and sustainable policy concerning children and youth

The programme prides itself on providing a highly interactive and supportive learning environment. Students and academic staff closely collaborate in various learning settings, fostering a community that enhances both personal and academic growth.

The University of Oslo hosts one of the leading Faculties of Educational Sciences in Europe, known for its high international standing and strong research foundation. Students gain advanced academic skills, competences, and knowledge, positioning them well for both research and professional careers.

Unique Nordic Perspective

The programme includes a joint introductory course on the unique features of Norwegian education within the Nordic context, followed by specialised courses, all conducted in English. This provides students with a distinctive perspective on education and social change.

Study environment

There are numerous student societies, which all University of Oslo students may join.

If you have an interest in writing, you can write for Pedagogisk Profil, which is a student-driven magazine. You can also contribute to the study environment by joining Kjellerutvalget – the organisation responsible for the Faculty's student pub, or you can get involved with the UV – Student Union and be a representative of the students at the faculty.

Further studies and career opportunities

The career options for the programme’s graduates are plentiful, both within and outside education sectors, national as well as international. These include careers in academia, in the private sector such as consultancy firms, but also in the public sector, including national ministries and international organisations.

As a graduate, you are eligible to apply to PhD programmes in Norway and elsewhere.

You can find more information about further studies and career opportunities on our website. We have also interviewed some of our alumni on what they have been doing after graduating from the University of Oslo.

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Notes about fees for this course

Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland do not have to pay tuition fees.

Students with citizenship from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland must pay tuition fees, unless they qualify for an exemption. Applicants who are offered admission, will receive information about the precise tuition fee alongside the offer.

Entry requirements

Application deadlines

Applicants residing in Norway and Nordic citizens:

The application portal opens 1 February
The application deadline is 15 April

Applicants from EU/EEA and Swiss citizens:

The application portal opens 1 February
The application deadline is 1 March

Applicants from outside EU/EEA and Switzerland:

The application portal opens 15 October
The application deadline is 15 November

The study programme starts in August every year.

You apply for admission directly to the preferred programme option:

Answer three questions in our admission guide to get:

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which documents to submit
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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo

The majority of Norwegian universities and state university colleges are publicly funded. This means that we do not charge any tuition fees from our students, regardless of their country of origin.

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From Master's to PhD in Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation

Jianan Chen is a Doctoral Research Fellow (PhD) at the Centre for Research on Equality in Education (CREATE) at the University of Oslo. She graduated from the Master's Programme in Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation in the spring of 2023.

– Having a background in health economic evaluation, I was looking for opportunities to learn programming and facilitate more advanced data analysis. This programme provides solid training in research methods based on R programming, which are applicable across various fields in social sciences.

– My Master's Degree provides me with highly relevant courses and programming skills that form the foundational framework for my PhD. My project focuses on progressive tests for screening language skills in early childhood.

Empowering students with special needs

Liisa Kallio completed her Master's degree in Research in Special Needs Education in 2024. She now works as a special educational needs teacher in the Primary Years Programme at an IB (International Baccalaureate).

Based at an international school in Norway, Kallio works to support and enhance the educational journey of students with diverse needs. Her responsibilities include crafting individual education plans (IEP) in collaboration with the SEN coordinator, other teachers and the students' parents.

– My job is to plan these lessons to target the given goals and differentiate wherever needed. By combining one-on-one instruction with classroom support, I ensure that every student receives appropriate and tailored guidance.

The first year of the studies provides a comprehensive but surface level view on different aspects of the SNE field and the master’s thesis gives you an opportunity to deepen your knowledge in a particular topic.

– I had a clear career plan after my studies, so I strategically selected my master's thesis topic to focus on the international school context, ensuring its relevance and helping me build connections with schools.