University of Eastern Finland

Master in Pedagogy and Teaching for Sustainability

Joensuu, Finland

DURATION

2 Years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

TUITION FEES

EUR 10,000 / per year *

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* Please note that details regarding tuition fees, tuition waivers, and scholarships for the 2025 intake will be available on the program's website.

Key Summary

About: The Master in Pedagogy and Teaching for Sustainability focuses on integrating sustainability principles into education. Students will explore innovative teaching strategies and learn to develop curricula that promote environmental and social responsibility. The program encourages active engagement and critical thinking, aiming to assist educators in fostering a sustainable future for communities.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various educational settings. Potential roles include sustainability educators, curriculum developers, educational consultants, and coordinators for sustainability programs in schools or community organizations. This degree prepares students to lead initiatives that promote sustainable practices in education.

Introduction

The two-year Master’s Degree Program in Pedagogy and Teaching for Sustainability is a multidisciplinary program focusing on pedagogical approaches to promote sustainability through education. The program is divided into orientation studies, methodological studies, subject studies, and other studies. The curriculum of the program has a global focus and it offers a wide opportunity to learn about sustainability from ecological, cultural or/and social aspects with a pedagogical viewpoint. The themes considered are related to teaching and learning in different subjects and educational contexts.

The program tackles global and current issues of sustainability and will be considered from the viewpoint of teaching and pedagogy constituting the core of Finnish educational expertise recognized worldwide. The program provides academic tools for developing students’ theoretical and empirical understanding of sustainability and recognizing it in teaching. In the course of their studies, students will learn how to apply their knowledge and skills in planning, implementing, and assessing different learning activities in primary and secondary school.

Key information

Level of degree: Master's degree
Program duration: 2 years / 120 ECTS credits
Language of instruction: English
Program start: September
Tuition fee: 10 000 €
Tuition waivers TBA
Study campus: Joensuu

Admissions

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Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.

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