International Master Programme in Educational Research
University of Gothenburg
Universitetsplatsen 1, 405 30 Göteborg, Sweden
SEK 212,000.00
SEK 53,000.00
SEK 53,000.00
SEK 900.00
2 Years
Course Overview
The International Master’s Programme in Educational Research (IMER) at the University of Gothenburg is a premier, two-year research-intensive postgraduate degree designed to prepare students for careers as professional educational researchers and scholarly leaders. Taught entirely in English within the Faculty of Education, this programme awards a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Education and specialization in Educational Research. It bridges foundational theories of learning, pedagogical philosophies, and complex research... Read more
The International Master’s Programme in Educational Research (IMER) at the University of Gothenburg is a premier, two-year research-intensive postgraduate degree designed to prepare students for careers as professional educational researchers and scholarly leaders. Taught entirely in English within the Faculty of Education, this programme awards a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Education and specialization in Educational Research. It bridges foundational theories of learning, pedagogical philosophies, and complex research methodologies to critically evaluate how educational systems, curricula, and institutional structures impact social development, equity, and global policy. During the first year, students develop robust methodological and theoretical skills through core modules covering Introduction to Educational Research, Qualitative Approaches, Quantitative Methods, and Introduction to Educational Research Practice. In the second year, students advance their scholarly focus through Reading Educational Research and Theory, Writing Research Plans in Education, and completing an extensive independent Master's Thesis (30 ECTS) under the mentorship of internationally active researchers. The international, interdisciplinary cohort fosters collaborative inquiry and critical reflexive thinking, equipping graduates with the analytical rigor required to investigate contemporary educational challenges from individual, institutional, and societal perspectives.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Master’s Programme in Educational Research from the University of Gothenburg earn a Master of Science degree with specialized expertise in educational inquiry, project evaluation, and pedagogical policy analysis. The programme provides an exceptional academic foundation, with a significant proportion of alumni advancing directly into fully funded doctoral (PhD) positions at leading global institutions such as the University of Gothenburg, University of Oslo, Ghent University, and the University at Albany (SUNY). Beyond academia, graduates are in high demand across national ministries of education, municipal school boards, international development... Read more
Graduates of the International Master’s Programme in Educational Research from the University of Gothenburg earn a Master of Science degree with specialized expertise in educational inquiry, project evaluation, and pedagogical policy analysis. The programme provides an exceptional academic foundation, with a significant proportion of alumni advancing directly into fully funded doctoral (PhD) positions at leading global institutions such as the University of Gothenburg, University of Oslo, Ghent University, and the University at Albany (SUNY). Beyond academia, graduates are in high demand across national ministries of education, municipal school boards, international development organizations (such as UNESCO and UNICEF), think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and educational publishing houses. Typical career paths include Educational Policy Analyst, Curriculum Developer, Educational Researcher, Program Evaluation Specialist, Academic Advisor, School Development Consultant, and Learning and Development Strategist. Professionals lead quantitative and qualitative field research, evaluate institutional learning outcomes, design evidence-based teaching interventions, and draft policy recommendations aimed at improving educational accessibility, quality, and inclusion.
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Course Summary
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Universitetsplatsen 1, 405 30 Göteborg, Sweden
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2 Year's Post Graduation (PG)
Program Length -
Available Intakes
Aug
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SEK 212,000.00/Year
Tuition Fees -
Minimum Deposit
SEK 53,000.00 -
Scholarship
SEK 53,000.00 -
SEK 900.00/Year
Application Fees -
SEK 127,872.00/Year
Living Cost
University
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Level of Education Completed
Bachelor
Minimum Mark (%) OR Minimum CGPA
Mark:60% OR CGPA:2.50
English Proficiency Test Requirements
IELTS
6.5 Overall
Reading
5.5Writing
5.5Listening
5.5Speaking
5.5PTE
62.0 Overall
Reading
59.0Writing
61.0Listening
59.0Speaking
59.0TOEFL
90.0 Overall
Reading
20.0Writing
20.0Listening
20.0Speaking
20.0Additional Requirements
A Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) in Educational Sciences, Social Sciences, or Humanities, OR a recognised teaching degree comprising at least 180 ECTS credits. English language proficiency equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School English 6 / English B. Selection is based on the number of completed credits from previous university studies (maximum 165 credits evaluated).