Admissions
To apply for a programme at the 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½ of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application.
The programme at a glance – 120 ECTS
Specific information for this programme
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Required Degree
Bachelor degree or equivalent (180 ECTS) in an educational or social sciences (or multiple disciplines) and a strong interest in theoretical perspectives and excellent methodological skills.
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Language Skills
C1 certificate in English. No certificate for French or German (B1 level advised)
Knowledge of French and German are considered an asset.
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Documents
In addition to the documents required for the enrolment at the 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½ of Luxembourg, students need to submit the following documents:
– letter of motivation (2 pages describing your academic preparation and interests)
– curriculum vitae
– transcripts of prior academic work
– contact details of two referees and/or a letter of referenceReferences : an online form must be filled in – the link will be provided during the admission process
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Procedure
Registration for the Master in Social Sciences and Educational Sciences opens every two years.
Selection is based on the application documents and a personal interview.
References : an online form must be filled in – the link will be provided during the admission process
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Decisive Elements
- Proven interest in high level academic research
- Grades during the past academic years
- Knowledge of English
- Policy and/or practical experience in social and/or educational contexts will be considered an advantage.
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The ideal candidate
- High grades at bachelor level
- Advanced theoretical and methodological skills and interests
- Interested in social and educational sciences
- Team player and committed to their studies and research
Contact
For general questions regarding applications, eligibility, course requirements, diploma, language, scholarship etc. Please visit:
Letter of motivation guidelines
The 2-page letter of motivation should address the following questions:
– In the field of social and educational sciences, what are important research topics you would like to investigate that are represented in the curriculum ? Write at least 500 words describing a possible research project.
– Why would you like to pursue this Master degree? Why are you interested in studying in Luxembourg? What are your expectations of this master’s program and your future occupational goals ?
– How does this Master fit with your past experiences and expertise?