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An official master's degree that provides you with the tools and specialised knowledge to understand, analyse and address the educational needs of each student, from a psycho-pedagogical perspective. Study at Spain's No. 1 university in terms of employability (U-Ranking 2023, BBVA Foundation). Improve your scale for the Teacher or Secondary School Civil Service Examinations. Limited places.
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With the distance-learning Master's Degree in Psychopedagogy you will deepen your knowledge of teaching by promoting personalised learning for each student, addressing their difficulties from different perspectives such as psychology or neuroeducation.
At UAX you will be accompanied at all times by tutors and professional advisors and you will be able to do your internship in more than 700 public, private and state-subsidised educational centres, as well as specialised offices.
In addition, by taking this official Master's degree in Educational Psychology, you will obtain specific merits that will add points to your marks in the competitive examinations for teachers and secondary school teachers.
In Catalonia, this master's degree will be equivalent to the specialisation in Guidance of the Master's Degree in Teaching, as long as you have the required qualification.
The Official Master's Degree in Psychopedagogy (online) will prepare you to understand and transform teaching and learning processes from a holistic perspective, based on the latest advances in neuroscience, educational psychology and inclusive methodologies.
You will be trained to analyse the needs of different groups, design personalised educational responses and apply innovative solutions that generate a real impact on people's lives.
In addition, you will be able to focus your career on specific contexts such as the elderly or the hospital environment, broadening your professional opportunities.
All teachers include in their timetable one hour of tutoring per week. Interested students should request a meeting date in advance.
Máster Universitario en Psicopedagogía
Primer Curso
PRIMER CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M121000 | Atención psicoeducativa a la diversidad e inclusión educativa | OB | 6 |
| M121001 | Atención psicopedagógica para las necesidades específicas de apoyo educativo | OB | 6 |
| M121002 | Estrategias y recursos de la intervención psicopedagógica en las distintas etapas educativas | OB | 6 |
| M121003 | Evaluación, Diagnóstico y Orientación Psicopedagógica | OB | 6 |
| M121004 | Neuroeducación y aprendizaje | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SEGUNDO CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M121005 | La tutoría y la orientación familiar | OB | 6 |
| M121007 | Trabajo Fin de Máster | OB | 6 |
| M121008 | La teoría de las inteligencias múltiples desde la perspectiva del asesoramiento psicopedagógico en el contexto educativo | OB | 6 |
| M121009 | Practicum | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 24 | ||
ASIGNATURAS OPTATIVAS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optativa | OP | 6 | |
| TOTAL: | 6 | ||
Lista de Asignaturas Optativas
SEGUNDO CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M121030 | Atención psicopedagógica a la Tercera Edad | OP | 6 |
| M121031 | Educación para la salud y psicopedagogía hospitalaria | OP | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
The main reason why at UAX there are students like you is the possibility of making your personal, professional and academic life compatible. Our differential value is a methodology without barriers, focused on you and your desire to learn.
How is our methodology?
In addition, you will have the complete availability of our campus in Madrid, to carry out your formalities, solve your doubts and enjoy the facilities it offers.
Our degree is official, verified by the Council of Universities and fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducation), SEP, Mescyt, among others, automatically.
With the Master's Degree in Psychopedagogy, you will be able to carry out internships in different types of centres and companies: educational centres, counselling offices, social services, hospitals, institutions that work with people with learning difficulties, etc.
This care work is combined with the teaching of essential knowledge to our students of Psychopedagogy so that they can master all the techniques and face, from practice, all kinds of challenges.
You will be able to benefit from our more than 700 agreements with public, private and state-subsidised schools throughout Spain and carry out internships in centres such as the British School, Waldorf Schools, Montessori Schools or the Sagrada Familia Professional Schools, among others. In the case of guidance offices, you will be able to do your internship in the afternoon.
In addition, you will be able to validate your internship (6 ECTS) by accrediting demonstrable professional experience in the area.
Some of the companies where you can do your internship are:
| CENTRE | BELONGING NETWORK - PROFILE |
| ARQUISOCIAL-Well-being technique | Arquisocial, an entity dedicated to the development of social services and the integral management and execution of training programmes, has 2 main offices, one in Zaragoza and the other in Madrid, and is present in 24 Spanish provinces with more than 60 delegations in Spain. |
| AUTISM GRANADA | The Autismo Granada Association is formed by the union of parents of children and adults with ASD in our province. |
| Albanta Speech Therapy and Psychology | A multidisciplinary team of psychologists, speech therapists, special education teachers... |
| ATEMPRA SUR, S.L | Atempra Sur is a family care centre that offers services of Speech therapist, Neuropsychologist, Physiotherapist, Emotional Therapy, Yoga, FONEMAS, speech therapy, physiotherapy... |
| FONEMAS, speech therapy, psychology, pedagogy. | Speech Therapy-Phoniatric Rehabilitation Service. Jaén, Linares and Úbeda Hospital Complex. Specialist in Myofunctional Therapy. Voice Specialist. Specific language disorder. Official Master's Degree in Speech Therapy Research in Degenerative Disorders and Brain Injury. |
| Aspercamp - Associació Asperger-TEA del Camp de Tarragona (Asperger-TEA Association of Camp de Tarragona) | Aspercamp is an active member of the FEDERACIÓ ESPECTRE AUTISTA - ASPERGER DE CATALUNYA. |
| SE EAP B-34 Sabadell | Psychopedagogical Assessment and Guidance Team |
| Jara Innovation S.L | Innovative school for learning in an active and enjoyable way with the Helix model from Infants to Baccalaureate of Science and Arts, and VET. |
| Walu | Integral Centre for Development and Learning Support |
| Isabel Ecker Cerdá | GOPEL Gabinete Psicopedagógico. |
| Montserrat Suárez Alonso | Samaya Psychology Centre |
You can consult the complete list here.
You can take part in international placements, meet new colleagues from all over the world and boost your career in the international sector. For more information you can contact the international relations office.
Meet the faculty of the master's degree in psychopedagogy
Hear first-hand about the experiences of our education students, be inspired and discover what life is like studying at UAX and all the opportunities that are waiting for you.
Practical training and certifications that boost your career
In order to establish the conditions for access to this degree, the provisions of article 18 of Royal Decree 822/2021 are taken into account.
Also in compliance with the provisions of the aforementioned Royal Decree, the UAX will reserve 5% of the places offered in the official university Master's degrees for students who have a recognised degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, as well as for students with permanent educational support needs associated with personal circumstances of disability, who in their previous studies have required resources and support for their full educational inclusion.
You can access this course if you have a university degree related to this academic area or have a professional career in the field such as:
Language level: Students applying for the degree who do not have Spanish as their mother tongue must accredit that they have a level B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) in Spanish.
The ideal entry profile for this degree is made up of people with a marked interest in professionally developing a perspective linked to psycho-pedagogical work, such as counsellors, advisors in educational processes and care in at-risk contexts.
This master's degree is specifically aimed at graduates in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Teaching, Pedagogy or Social Education. We are looking for individuals with a high potential for development, motivated to expand their knowledge and skills with the aim of achieving excellence in the exercise of their profession.
The following criteria will be taken into account for the admission of candidates:
To start the admission process you must provide the following documentation:
In addition, if you already have previous professional experience related to the competences inherent to this degree, it may be recognised in the form of credits. The recognition of ECTS will require a personalised study. Contact our advisors and they will inform you personally.
In the case of students with specific educational needs due to disability, Alfonso X el Sabio University will provide the appropriate support and counselling services, which will evaluate the need for possible curricular adaptations, itineraries or alternative studies.
Number of places offered for new students: 300
The Alfonso X El Sabio University has approved and published a regulation adapted to Royal Decree 822/2021 to deal with the transfer and recognition of credits.
https://www.uax.com/download/9959/file/Normativa-TRC.pdf
Accredited professional or work experience may be recognised in the form of credits up to 6 ECTS, never partial, which will count towards the official degree. The 6 ECTS are subject to validation of work and professional experience with the PRACTICUM - External Academic Practices.
Professional experience in the area of psycho-pedagogical intervention in any of the following educational fields:
The recognition of ECTS will require a personalised study. Contact our advisors and they will inform you personally.
We need to know a little about you so that we can give you a personalised service.
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Scholarships and grants to study at UAX
We know that studying is an investment. That's why we want to eliminate economic barriers and make it easy for you. Fill in the form and discover, with the help of our advisors, the scholarships, agreements and personalised grants that best suit your situation.
Comunidad de Madrid
Ayudas para alumnos con discapacidad igual o superior al 33% que cursen estudios en las universidades o centros superiores de enseñanzas artísticas de la Comunidad de Madrid.
Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes
Conoce la información sobre las becas y ayudas convocadas por el ministerio de educación, formación profesional y deporte, según los diferentes tipos y niveles de enseñanza.
Atracción al Talento Investigador Predoctoral
Apoyo financiero para estudiantes sobresalientes que quieran desarrollar investigaciones innovadoras y contribuir al avance del conocimiento en sus disciplinas.
Si tienes un buen expediente académico, queremos reconocer tu talento con una beca pensada para estudiantes de nuevo ingreso. (Excluye grado en Medicina).
Si ya has decidido dar el paso, formaliza tu matrícula con antelación y benefíciate de una ayuda directa. Una forma de premiar tu compromiso y planificar tu futuro con ventaja.
Estudiantes de Iberoamérica
Programa dirigido a ciudadanos iberoamericanos o extranjeros con residencia legal en países de influencia de la OEI. La beca cubre un 50% de descuento sobre el coste total de docencia.
Estudiantes de Ecuador
Programa dirigido a ciudadanos con nacionalidad y/o residencia ecuatoriana que deseen realizar una maestría en línea en España. La beca cubre un 50% de descuento sobre el coste total de docencia.
2025 II Edición
Ayudas para estudiantes de FP de grado superior, grado, posgrado o máster matriculados en universidades españolas con convenio Santander. Un complemento económico para apoyarte durante la realización de tus prácticas profesionales.
Si te graduaste en UAX y ahora estás pensando en cursar una nueva titulación, queremos seguir acompañándote. Por eso te ofrecemos una ayuda del 10% sobre el importe de docencia.
Si tienes un familiar directo (hasta 2º grado) matriculado en UAX, puedes beneficiarte de una ayuda del 5% sobre el importe de docencia. Porque estudiar en familia es aún mejor.
Estudiar dos titulaciones a la vez es un reto, y queremos apoyarte. Si ya estás en UAX y te matriculas en una segunda carrera, contarás con una ayuda sobre tu reserva y matrícula.
Si quieres seguir formándote con nosotros y pasar de Ciclos Formativos a Grado, de Grado a Grado o de Grado a Postgrado, apostamos por ti con una ayuda de hasta el 25% sobre la docencia.
Si eres deportista de alto rendimiento, en UAX queremos ayudarte a compaginar tu pasión con tus estudios. Te ofrecemos ayudas específicas que pueden llegar hasta el 50% del importe de tu matrícula.
The Rankings say so
Alfonso X el Sabio University (UAX) among the best universities in Spain according to the best rankings.
UAX obtiene la máxima calificación de 5 estrellas y la insignia general "Excelente" en Empleabilidad, Docencia, Desarrollo Académico, Instalaciones, Enseñanza Online y Buen Gobierno en el prestigioso rating internacional QS Stars.
Forbes sitúa a UAX como la universidad privada con más titulados trabajando en su área (cerca del 90%), gracias a un modelo educativo único firmemente vinculado al mercado laboral a través de más de 8.800 convenios con empresas.
Según la Lista Forbes 2025, UAX se sitúa en el TOP 2 Universidades españolas referentes en la adopción de IA Generativa en la formación de sus estudiantes, desarrollando herramientas y modelos de aprendizaje innovadores alineados con la evolución tecnológica.
UAX es reconocida como la segunda universidad más innovadora de España, única privada entre las tres primeras del ranking. Este reconocimiento destaca nuestra apuesta transversal por la IA y la formación en sostenibilidad.
La XVI edición de estos galardones ha reconocido así la labor de los equipos docentes y de más de 500 estudiantes de los grados en Odontología y Veterinaria y del Máster en Psicopedagogía Educativa de UAX que se han involucrado.
UAX is positioned in the TOP 3 Universities in Online Training in Spain, standing out in excellence, new technologies and offering a personalized learning experience focused on a global development of professional skills.
El prestigioso ranking de la Fundación BBVA y el IVIE nos reconoce como la universidad con la mejor inserción laboral de España en 2023, consolidando nuestro modelo centrado en la empleabilidad real de nuestros titulados.
We know how important location is to take your exams. You will be able to choose between taking your exams online or in person at our UAX-approved venues.
* Exam venues are subject to maximum occupancy and availability.
The master's degree in psychopedagogy is an official postgraduate course that aims to provide education and psychology professionals with the necessary tools to understand and approach teaching-learning processes from a psychopedagogical perspective. Its main purpose is to improve the quality of education and the academic, emotional and social development of students. Some of the main functions and applications of the master's degree in psychopedagogy include: assessment and diagnosis, intervention and support, guidance for teachers and parents, design of inclusive educational programmes, research and development of new teaching methods, vocational guidance counselling, prevention of school failure, etc.
For those professionals interested in expanding their knowledge in the use of technology applied to teaching practice and its potential application in psycho-pedagogical practices, we offer the Master's Degree in Technology applied to Teaching Practice Online. This programme provides advanced training in technological and digital tools to improve teaching-learning processes, adapt teaching to the individual needs of students, encourage active and collaborative participation in the classroom, and prepare teachers to face the challenges of education in the digital era.
If you want to know more, you can read more about what are the functions of an educational psychologist.
The UAX Master's Degree in Psychopedagogy lasts 9 months and is an official qualification with 60 ECTS credits.
The psychopedagogy degree offers a variety of career opportunities in different fields related to education, health and psychopedagogical intervention. Some of the main career opportunities for professionals in psychopedagogy include: intervention and counselling for students, psychopedagogical offices, guidance departments, attention to diversity, design, development and evaluation of guidance plans, vocational guidance, coordination of educational projects, educational research, teaching and training, and entrepreneurship.
If you have a university degree related to this academic area or a professional career in the field, you can access this official Master's Degree. These access qualifications are: Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Pedagogy, Psychology, Psychopedagogy, Speech Therapy, Social Work, Social Education, Master's Degree in Teacher Training and graduates from educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area qualified to teach in Education, or with accredited teaching experience in formal education stages of preschool, primary, secondary, baccalaureate and/or university in their country of origin, including other areas of education and social work.
El Máster Universitario en Psicopedagogía ofrece la oportunidad de realizar prácticas en diversos centros y empresas, como centros educativos, gabinetes de orientación, servicios sociales, hospitales e instituciones que trabajan con personas con dificultades de aprendizaje.
Estas prácticas, que se llevan a cabo junto con la enseñanza de conocimientos fundamentales para que los estudiantes de Psicopedagogía dominen todas las técnicas necesarias, les permiten enfrentarse a diversos desafíos desde la práctica.
Los estudiantes pueden aprovechar los más de 700 acuerdos que tenemos con colegios públicos, privados y concertados en toda España, incluyendo centros como British School, Colegios Waldorf, Colegios Montessori y las Escuelas Profesionales de la Sagrada Familia, entre otros. En el caso de los gabinetes de orientación, las prácticas se pueden realizar en horario de tarde.
Además, existe la posibilidad de convalidar las prácticas (6 ECTS) si se cuenta con experiencia profesional demostrable en el área.
Other related qualifications
We have a very diverse academic offer, you are sure to find a programme that suits you.
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education and Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
1 year
Online Master's Degree in Attention to Diversity and Inclusive Education
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master's Degree in Educational Neuropsychology
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master's Degree in Emotional Education and Pedagogical Accompaniment
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master's Degree in Conflict Prevention and Mediation in Educational Settings
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master's Degree in Educational Innovation
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Master's Degree in Educational Technology and Digital Competences for Teachers - ICT (online)
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online University Master's Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online University Master's Degree in Instrumental Pedagogy
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master's Degree in Didactics in Mathematics
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master's Degree in Leadership and Management of Educational Centres
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master's Degree in Research Methodologies in Education
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
You can consult the academic calendar and timetables at the following link.
The UAX promotes the culture of quality among the university community through the UAX Quality System (SIUAX), for which the University Management is ultimately responsible, ensuring that the planning of the system is implemented to effectively meet the quality objectives, the satisfaction of needs, requirements and expectations of customers and interested parties.
The responsible bodies are:
This organisational structure channels a bidirectional communication of the different improvement actions that allow and ensure the construction of the quality culture in the University.
| Year 22/23 | Year 23/24 | Academic year 24/25 | |
| Graduation rate | 98.00% | 100% | s.d. |
| Yield rate | 99,02% | 95,79% | n.a. |
| Drop-out rate | 1,41% | 7,48% | 1,49% |
| Student satisfaction with teacher | 8,6 | 8,5 | 8,8 |
| Student satisfaction with the programme | 7,4 | 7,6 | 7,8 |
| Satisfaction of the teaching staff | 9,8 | 9,6 | s.d. |
| Satisfaction of the administrative and service staff | 7,8 | 8,5 | n.a. |
Improvement plans for the degree:
Our aim is to continue to listen to the suggestions of students and teaching staff in order to continue to improve the quality of the degree and the academic experience of all those involved.
This degree, according to RD 822/2021 (art. 34) must undergo the process of accreditation renewal. During the development of the process, an evaluation team of the Foundation for Knowledge Madrimasd will meet with different stakeholders of the degree. In addition, they provide us with a form so that any interested party can indicate to the Foundation those aspects they consider relevant to the development of this programme.
