Child Development and Education (Research Master) 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Amsterdam |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 32QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,700 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Research Master Child Development and Education trains students to conceive, design, conduct and report high-quality research in the field of child development and education. The two-year programme has been developed for excellent students who are motivated to conduct research. Students acquire in-depth disciplinary knowledge, familiarity with relevant research methodology and practical experience in carrying out research.

After completion of the programme, you are qualified to apply for an existing PhD project or to create your own PhD project by submitting a PhD project proposal and applying for a research grant. You can also apply for a position in applied research, work as a data scientist or as policy adviser in the field of child development and education.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Research Master Child Development and Education trains students to conceive, design, conduct and report high-quality research in the field of child development and education. The two-year programme has been developed for excellent students who are motivated to conduct research. Students acquire in-depth disciplinary knowledge, familiarity with relevant research methodology and practical experience in carrying out research.

After completion of the programme, you are qualified to apply for an existing PhD project or to create your own PhD project by submitting a PhD project proposal and applying for a research grant. You can also apply for a position in applied research, work as a data scientist or as policy adviser in the field of child development and education.

Admission requirements

7.5+
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree (e.g., pre-master’s) in pedagogical sciences, educational sciences, developmental psychology, or a related field (e.g., psychology, sociology). • Basic knowledge of research methods and applied statistics in social and behavioural science research. • Excellent study results, with marks in the top segment of graduation. Special importance is attached to the study results for research methods and statistics, research practicals and theses. In general, the admission committee admits students with a grade point average of at least 7.5 on a scale from 1 to 10. Applicants who can demonstrate academic excellence in other ways, for example with participation in research projects, following additional courses or extracurricular activities, are also encouraged to apply. • Good writing skills, as indicated by written academic work (e.g., a paper or thesis). • Sufficient active and passive proficiency in English, as indicated by a letter of motivation and the application interview. Non-native English speakers are required to take a test (see below for requirements). However, non-native English speakers who have successfully finished an Englishtaught programme at university level are released from this obligation. Dutch students with a “VWO-diploma” do not have to take an English test either. • An active interest in research, as indicated by earlier study results, a letter of motivation and the application interview. • The ambition to become a researcher, as indicated by a letter of motivation and the application interview. 
24 Months
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

2,530 EUR
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International Students

17,700 EUR
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Bachelor's programmes at the UvA

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers 21 English-taught Bachelor's programmes in addition to a large number of Dutch-taught degree programmes.

We offer excellent academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. All our study programmes feature an interactive teaching style that encourages you to develop your self-reliance and independent thought.

Find out more about how to apply, practical matters and scholarships at: www.uva.nl/international  

Questions?

For practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk.  If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.

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Ranked in the top 20 in Europe and the top 65 worldwide (QS and Times Higher Education world rankings), we have one of the widest range of Master’s programmes of any university in Europe – and some of them are unique to the UvA. Explore your options via the links below.

Master's programmes at the UvA

Nearly 200 English-taught Master's programmes are available at the UvA faculties. We offer various academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. Teaching and research are closely linked in all programmes.

Follow the links below for more information about the specific Master's programmes that we offer at our faculties:


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