MastersTechnological innovations and design for education
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Masters (Master’s Degree in Educational Technologies) |
| Course code | 204JY |
| Accreditation | The program is accredited until 12.12.2030 |
| Tuition fee | €4,400 per year |
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| Application fee | €170 one-time The application fee is 170.00 EUR. The application fee is non-refundable. Payment of the application fee should be paid only after the receipt of the invoice and must be paid by the due date indicated on the invoice. If for any reason you have failed to pay the fee by the set deadline, please contact the admission coordinator. The application will be processed only after the payment receipt issued by the bank has been uploaded in the Apply system. NB: In the event of any changes made in the application, the application has to be resubmitted to confirm and save the changes. |
| Deposit | €500 one-time A one-time payment for students from third countries outside the EU/EEA is to be paid in full together with the full-year tuition fee payable upon arrival. The deposit is intended for the coverage of possible immigration expenses and paid back upon request after graduation. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Version 1 of previous education: first-cycle higher education* in pedagogy or educational sciences Version 2 of previous education: first-cycle professional higher education* in natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences, agricultural, forestry and veterinary sciences, social sciences (except pedagogy and educational sciences), in humanities and arts *Bachelor’s degree or a diploma proving equivalent level of education The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Latvian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or Apostille. More information available HERE You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests:
If your previous studies have been obtained in English but not in the country listed below, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (University, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. An essay on learning motivation. Additional requirements: CV and acknowledgements of scientific and/or professional activity (if any) need to be submitted: The average grade in study courses must be 60% of the maximum. As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview. |
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Overview
The aim of the master’s study programme “Technological innovations and design for education” is to promote the development of students’ academic and professional competence and competitiveness in the field of education, innovative and research activities, change management, pedagogical activities and to motivate for further academic growth by acquiring and creating new pedagogical and design solutions for technology-enhanced learning in educational organizations and companies providing educational services.
Tasks of the study programme:
1. To promote students’ research skills by integrating the latest trends and opportunities for technological progress, scientific knowledge and innovative ideas in interdisciplinary contexts.
2. To promote the development of students’ pedagogical competence and readiness to plan, implement and evaluate the opportunities of technology-enriched learning process according to learning needs of different educational target groups (at all stages of human life), different abilities and prior knowledge.
3. To promote the development of students’ digital, pedagogical and design competencies, which are necessary for educational sciences, by implementing the study courses offered in the study programme.
4. To promote students’ ability to develop creative and innovative technological solutions for the educational environment.
5. To develop students’ research and analytical competence to solve problems independently, to develop new research directions and to present their research results.
6. To promote the competitiveness of students in the changing socio-economic conditions of the local and international labour market.
7. To promote students’ competence to transform the content of learning to make it attractive to modern learners, to develop and implement various learning strategies that can be used online, to support colleagues in the use of technology in education.
8. To promote students’ competence to communicate in a multicultural environment.
Career opportunities
The program “Technological innovations and design for education” is an academic program and is oriented towards the preparation of higher-level educational specialists – maintain school teachers, extracurricular education teachers, methodologists, creators/designers of digital teaching/learning aids, and all the necessary preconditions for a successful career in public and private sector related to education. The program provides also an opportunity to continue the studies in Doctoral programs.