Excited about Educational Science & Technology? During a short session on campus, you’ll get a clear sense of whether this study is right for you.
Next to the obligatory part, there is freedom in structuring your Master’s in Educational Science & Technology (EST). Part of the content is customisable, which means you get to actively shape your learning path. This way, you will build your own expertise.
You can follow this Master’s full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years). If you decide to follow the study part-time, you need to have at least 2, but preferably 3, days per week available for study purposes. You will take fewer courses per quartile, so the study load is stretched over a longer period of time. But there are no part-time adjustments within courses. Classes are usually scheduled on two fixed days as much as possible, enabling you to combine the part-time Master’s with for example your part-time job or other activities and/or responsibilities.
I believe that a company works best if its employees do. I wanted to learn more about human resource development, especially in the context of restaurant businesses, as I work part-time in this sector next to my Master’s. That’s why I chose the following electives:Team Learning at WorkRegulation and Facilitation of Workplace LearningLeadership and Organisational ChangeHRD and Technology in a Live ContextExtra elective: Global Talent Management
I believe that a company works best if its employees do. I wanted to learn more about human resource development, especially in the context of restaurant businesses, as I work part-time in this sector next to my Master’s. That’s why I chose the following electives:
In my job as a primary school teacher, I felt the urge to contribute to the development of education in both a deeper and broader sense. I wanted to gain deeper insights into learning processes and instruction and use my creativity in designing, researching and advising on all sorts of educational matters. Thus, I chose the following electives:Learning and InstructionDesigning Learning & Performance SupportAssessing and Monitoring Performance in EducationHRD and Technology in a Live ContextExternal elective: Leadership and Organisational Change
In my job as a primary school teacher, I felt the urge to contribute to the development of education in both a deeper and broader sense. I wanted to gain deeper insights into learning processes and instruction and use my creativity in designing, researching and advising on all sorts of educational matters. Thus, I chose the following electives:
I wanted to gain the latest insights in the field of educational science and technology, either in an educational or HRD-context, as I believe that learners are everywhere and learning is a continuous process. I am specifically interested in collaborative learning and technological developments, as this becomes increasingly important in today’s world. It’s a recurring topic in the elective courses I chose:Innovative Technology-Based Learning EnvironmentsHRD & Technology in a Live ContextLearning and InstructionTeam Learning at Work
I wanted to gain the latest insights in the field of educational science and technology, either in an educational or HRD-context, as I believe that learners are everywhere and learning is a continuous process. I am specifically interested in collaborative learning and technological developments, as this becomes increasingly important in today’s world. It’s a recurring topic in the elective courses I chose:
I find it remarkable that, even though people naturally feel a deeper need to learn, learning can sometimes be perceived as boring as well. I am interested in what motivates people to engage in learning and I want to use this knowledge in advising and training organisations. That’s why I chose the following electives:Designing Learning & Performance SupportHRD & Technology in a Live ContextRegulation of Facilitation of Workplace LearningTeam Learning at Work
I find it remarkable that, even though people naturally feel a deeper need to learn, learning can sometimes be perceived as boring as well. I am interested in what motivates people to engage in learning and I want to use this knowledge in advising and training organisations. That’s why I chose the following electives:
The programme contains of four mandatory courses. In addition, you can choose four elective courses, one in each quartile. You can choose to focus your study programme on the field of Formal Education or the field of Human Resources Development. You can also choose a more blended approach, by mixing electives of both fields. During your second semester (or second year for part-timers) you will work on your individual final project. You can choose from the projects offered by the programme for which you can submit your preference.
Student workload at Dutch universities is expressed in EC, also named ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), which is widely used throughout the European Union. In the Netherlands, each credit represents 28 hours of work.
Compulsory course
20 EC
Elective courses You get to choose four elective courses in any combination
Block 1A
Block 1B
Block 2A
Block 2B
Master’s thesis
Total EC
60 EC
You will complete the Master’s Educational Science & Technology by writing your master’s thesis. The choice of your final project is largely up to you, because you can submit your preferences after the presentation of the possible final projects offered. Several projects tap into ongoing research at UT.
Do you want more information about this Master's or the option to pursue this Master's in a part-time mode? Contact the study adviser, or get in touch with a student via an online meet-up.