Master's in Learning, Education and Technology
Master's programme in Learning, Education and Technology
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Top reasons to study Learning, Education and Technology
- Become an expert in collaborative, self-regulated and AI co-assisted learning in a multicultural learning environment.
- Programme is built on cutting-edge research in learning sciences and educational technologies.
- You will get strong theoretical knowledge combined with practical hands-on experience in using digital technologies and AI for supporting learning and the learning environment.
- Students major in Educational Sciences with a compulsory minor in Digital Technologies in Teaching and Learning.
- Students develop work-life skills through project-based courses and internship.
Why study Educational and Learning Sciences in Oulu, Finland?
The Learning, Education and Technology master’s programme (LET) is based on cutting-edge knowledge in learning sciences in the AI era. LET studies at the University of Oulu are grounded in the following themes: self-regulated and collaborative learning, digital technologies, and the collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence in supporting learning.
Graduates of the Learning, Education and Technology programme become experts in understanding how people learn, how to design productive learning situations and environments, and how to drive change in education in our rapidly evolving world.
By focusing on learning theories, research on human-AI interaction, and innovative methods and technologies, students gain the expertise needed in designing, managing, and analysing learning in educational settings and industry.
The LET students enter a multidisciplinary and multicultural study environment, as the programme has students, graduates and teachers from all over the world. The programme is an excellent opportunity to build international networks and refine communication, interaction, and collaboration skills.
Core learning outcomes and competence
During the master’s programme LET students learn to:
- Apply learning theories adeptly across diverse contexts, encompassing individual and collaborative learning, continuous learning, digital technologies and human-AI interaction.
- Skillfully integrate and evaluate innovative learning technologies in ways that align with pedagogical principles, catering to the present and future of education.
- Collaborate effectively, actively contributing to their expertise within various networks and communities, both in face-to-face interactions and online platforms.
- Design and execute digital learning experiences within local and global educational settings, spanning multiple levels of education.
- Cultivate self-regulated learning and collaboration proficiencies.
Students get to work on real-life problems in a collaborative manner with researchers, teachers, institutions, and businesses in different project-based courses.
An internship period gives LET students an opportunity to work either in Finland or internationally in intergovernmental agencies, non-governmental organisations, companies or educational institutions.
Learning, Education and Technology programme structure and course
Students major in Educational Sciences (85 ECTS). The programme includes a compulsory minor subject in Digital Technologies in Teaching and Learning (25 ECTS).
Studies prepare students for various generic skills essential for working life and for being an active citizen. These skills include critical evaluation and application of advanced technologies, such as generative AI, in consideration of related ethical questions.
Through the lens of self-regulated and collaborative learning theories, students will also acquire understanding and practical skills to manage their well-being, learning, and working.
For detailed information about courses and the programme structure, look at the study guide:
Career opportunities for LET graduates
During LET studies, students become competent learners and can adapt to many work contexts after graduating with Master of Arts degree. This degree does not provide a formal teaching qualification.
Earlier education, work experience, and own interests affect graduates’ career paths. They can continue research, work as experts in education, design teaching and learning, or work as learning and human-centered product development experts in companies.
Examples of career paths:
- Facilitator
- Researcher
- Educational Consultant
- Human Resources Developer
- Project Leader
- Coordinator
- Learning Designer
- Online Learning Expert
- Designer of Digital Learning.
Are you a great fit for LET programme?
You are a good fit if you are striving to become a collaborative educator with a passion for enhancing learning through technology. You are self-motivated, adaptable, and possess strong communication skills, enabling you to thrive in a multicultural and research-intensive environment.
Your academic background and career aspirations align with the programme’s focus on creating digital learning experiences, positioning you to excel as future learning design expert, researcher, or facilitator.
Admissions criteria
Read about eligibility and admissions procedure for this programme, detailed information available at Studyinfo.
Welcome to LET community
We foster a sense of community by involving our students in curriculum development, design of learning activities, and LET Lab projects.
