How do students learn in schools? What role do individual differences play in learning? How can you improve learning environments to optimally help students learn and develop?
The Master Learning in Interaction in Groningen offers
The track is designed to provide you with a blend of skills, theoretical background and practical experience required to understand learning processes and to (re)design learning environments.
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VakkenVakkencatalogus > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
Learning in Human Interaction (5 EC) | ||||
Learning in Interaction with artefacts (5 EC) | ||||
*Methods and Techniques for Evaluation research (5 EC, keuzevak) | ||||
Qualitative Research methods (5 EC, keuzevak) | ||||
Educational Organization and Management (5 EC, keuzevak) | ||||
Student Diversity in the Inclusive Classroom (5 EC) | ||||
Reflection in & on Learning (5 EC) |
The second year will consist of an internship and a research project.
Semesters | ||||
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VakkenVakkencatalogus > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
*Internship (10 EC) | ||||
*Master thesis (20 EC) |
Courses marked * are general courses
Specifieke eisen | Extra informatie |
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vooropleiding |
You will be admitted with a
If you hold one of the diplomas listed below, the admissions committee will assess your eligibility for admission.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our programme deals with the academic study of educational processes, and it is therefore not aimed at directly developing teaching (pedagogical or didactical) skills. |
minimum kennis |
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overige toelatingseisen |
If the admissions board has doubts about whether an applicant's content knowledge meets the entry requirements, the applicant may be asked to complete an assignment and participate in a digital interview to discuss it. |
Vooropleiding | Organisatie | Instroom |
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Alle HBO-instellingen |
Via een pre-master van maximaal All higher professional education (hbo) programmes related to the Bachelor's programme in Educational Sciences. See http://spo-groningen.nl/ for information about the pre-master Pedagogiek en Onderwijswetenschappen and the related (hbo) programmes. |
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Social Work | Alle HBO-instellingen |
Via een pre-master Extra informatie:Here is the associated exit profile: Youth |
Vooropleiding | Organisatie | Instroom |
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Pedagogiek | all |
Via een pre-master van maximaal Also: HKP, HPO en HSAO. See http://spo-groningen.nl/ for information about the pre-master Pedagogiek en Onderwijswetenschappen. |
Social Work | all |
Via een pre-master van maximaal With the Youth outflow profile. See http://spo-groningen.nl/ for information about the pre-master Pedagogiek en Onderwijswetenschappen. |
Opleiding tot leraar Basisonderwijs | all |
Via een pre-master van maximaal Also: Lerarenopleiding. See http://spo-groningen.nl/ for information about the pre-master Pedagogiek en Onderwijswetenschappen. |
Toegepaste Psychologie | all |
Via een pre-master van maximaal See http://spo-groningen.nl/ for information about the pre-master Pedagogiek en Onderwijswetenschappen. |
Vooropleiding | Organisatie | Instroom |
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Pedagogische Wetenschappen | Rijksuniversiteit Groningen | Drempelloze toelating |
Psychologie | Rijksuniversiteit Groningen |
Toelating onder voorwaarden Extra informatie:The admissions committee will assess whether you are admissible with your previous education. |
Sociologie | Rijksuniversiteit Groningen |
Toelating onder voorwaarden Extra informatie:The admissions committee will assess whether you are admissible with your previous education. |
Vooropleiding | Organisatie | Instroom |
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Pedagogische Wetenschappen | Alle WO-instellingen |
Toelating onder voorwaarden Aanvullende eisen:
The admissions committee will assess whether you are admissible with your previous education. |
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Type student | Deadline | Start opleiding |
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Nederlandse studenten | 01 juni 2026 | 01 september 2026 |
EU/EEA studenten | 01 juni 2026 | 01 september 2026 |
non-EU/EEA studenten | 01 mei 2026 | 01 september 2026 |
Specifieke eisen | Extra informatie |
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vooropleiding |
To be considered for admission to the MSc in Educational Sciences/Learning in Interaction, you would need an academic Bachelor's degree which is comparable, in level, to the Dutch (research) university Bachelor. This degree should be in the field of Educational Sciences or in one of the other Social Sciences (Psychology or Sociology). IMPORTANT NOTE: Our programme deals with the academic study of educational processes, and it is therefore not aimed at directly developing teaching (pedagogical or didactical) skills. |
minimum kennis |
The transcripts show evidence of sufficient courses on: General research methods (preferably quantitative AND qualitative) Statistics for the social sciences (basic and inferential) Academic disciplinary knowledge on education, developmental psychology, educational psychology, sociology of education, and adjacent fields. Previous experience with academic writing (e.g., Bachelor thesis), is desirable, but not an entry requirement. |
taaltoets cijfer |
The official language of the programme is English. Applicants who are not native speakers must provide official proof of proficiency. Institutional TOEFL scores are not accepted. One of the following is required:
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overige toelatingseisen |
If the admissions board has doubts about whether an applicant's
content knowledge meets the entry requirements, the applicant may
be asked to complete an assignment and participate in a digital
interview to discuss it.
IMPORTANT: International students who require unconditional admission to apply for a scholarship must submit their application to the programme at least two months before the scholarship deadline. |
Type student | Deadline | Start opleiding |
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Nederlandse studenten | 01 juni 2026 | 01 september 2026 |
EU/EEA studenten | 01 juni 2026 | 01 september 2026 |
non-EU/EEA studenten | 01 mei 2026 | 01 september 2026 |
In today's rapidly evolving job market, there is a growing demand for experts who understand learning processes and can optimize educational and professional learning environments.
As a Learning in Interaction graduate, you will be well-equipped to work across various sectors, including education, corporate training, and research, in roles that focus on analyzing learning processes and improving learning experiences. With your expertise in learning and interaction, you’ll be prepared for a career where you can make a real impact on how people learn and grow.
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Advising schools and institutions on curriculum design, teaching strategies, and learning interventions in all sectors of public and private education, as well as in public and private training.
Developing educational materials, apps, virtual reality environments and e-learning solutions based on learning sciences for any level of education, from primary- to higher education.
Designing and implementing training programs in companies and organizations.
Supporting educators in improving teaching methods and student engagement for any level of education, from primary- to higher education.
Conducting studies on learning and development in universities, research institutes, teacher training centres, government education departments, school advisory services, and knowledge and innovation centres in education.
at a university
Supporting educators in improving teaching methods and student engagement for any level of education, from primary- to higher education.