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FACULty oF edUCAtion And weLFAre stUdies

Teaching and

Learning Vaasa

Master of Arts (Education)

Studies are eligible to apply for a position in
Taking a largely research-based ap- the University’s Graduate School as
proach, studies in this course are well as other doctoral programmes
combined with research in some within Finnish Higher Education Insti-
way. With an emphasis on didactics, tutions.
this programme aims to provide stu-
dents with the pedagogical capabilit- Graduates of this master’s pro-
ies required for teaching assignments gramme may also choose to pursue
in primary and secondary education. work as educators (primary and se-
Preparing students to be able to teach condary), education experts, educa-
the relevant curriculum subjects for tion consultants as well as other edu-
their chosen age range, the students cation-related jobs. If graduates wish
will carry out a series of school-based to remain in Finland to teach, they will
tasks which link theory with practice need to meet all of the requirements
and allow time for reflection. for the level of education they wish to
teach. The general teaching certific-
ate that the graduates will receive is
Career one of several requirements needed
After completion of this programme, to qualify as a teacher in Finland;
students can pursue postgraduate the other requirements relate to lan-
studies for the Doctorate of Philo- guage and previous education.
sophy at ÅAU. The master graduates

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