About the program
Students attaining a Master’s degree in this program will possess specialized expertise that enables them to engage in educational research and development across various domains of educational theory and practice. Graduates of the Master's program in Educational Assessment will have the qualifications and competencies necessary to contribute meaningfully to both formal and non-formal education in organizing and implementing tasks (including training, continuing education, and retraining), undertaking diverse responsibilities in educational institutions, governmental and municipal authorities, professional service providers, employment centers, non-profit organizations, as well as social and religious institutions and educational enterprises, in higher education and research organizations. Their expertise can contribute to developing the framework and the design of educational research projects; organizing them; analyzing their results and communicating their findings.
Level of the program: Master program
Duration of the program: 4 semesters
Registered in: EU
Credits: 120
Application requirements:
- those with a bachelor's or a college-level degree in Andragogy; Conductive Education; Social Pedagogy; Primary School Teaching; Pre-School Teaching; Special Needs Education; or Infant and Early Childhood Education
- those with a qualification for teaching in secondary education from bachelor's or master's degree programs
- graduates of all social science bachelor’s programs
- graduates of all liberal arts bachelor’s programs
- graduates of bachelor’s programs in economic data analysis
(2) For graduates of other programs, admission to the Educational Assessment master's program is conditional on a bachelor degree and the prospective student having earned a minimum of 50 credits (50 ECTS credits or the equivalent 1500 hours of study in and outside the classroom) in Pedagogy, Psychology, Andragogy, Sociology, Law, Social Sciences, Economics, and/or Health Sciences.
Description of selection and entrance examination process
An oral exam is given within an interview. The oral exam is the applicant's presentation of a topic in education in 15 minutes. Before the exam, the applicant should choose their topic, search and read academic/scientific literature, create a presentation complete with slides. At the exam, the applicant will discuss their topic and presentation with the interviewer. The interview focuses on the applicant’s motivation, background, and plans related to educational assessment. It is guided by the questions of the interviewer. During the exam and the interview, the applicant should speak freely (not recite, not read). The interviewer assesses the applicant’s familiarity with the chosen topic of educational assessment, as well as the research, presentation, and English language skills demonstrated.
Career opportunities:
This degree is useful in the management or research of learning and instruction, in positions that require educational expertise, deep understanding, and systemic thinking.
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Application Step by Step
1. Read the program description on this website.
2. Click on Apply here button below and sign up for the online application platform.
3. Fill in the online application form, upload the necessary documents and make sure to pay the application fee.
Start of the program: September of each year
Tuition fee: 2200 EUR
Application fee: 79 EUR
Entrance Exam fee: 250 EUR
For more information please contact Dr. Edit Katalin Molnár, assistant professor at molnar@edpsy.u-szeged.hu
