Official qualification
Be part of the educational transformation. Specialise in identifying, accompanying and developing the talent of students with high abilities, responding to a growing social need and becoming a key professional for a more inclusive and personalised education.
All fields are required
In a context where under-diagnosis affects more than 15 per cent of the potential student population, the need for specialists in giftedness has become an educational priority. This master’s degree programme offers you a holistic and comprehensive approach that covers the entire process: from early identification to the design of curricular enrichment programmes and the emotional support of pupils and their families.
You will learn to use proven diagnostic tools, apply creative and problem-solving techniques, and master current regulations in order to recommend measures such as acceleration. To this end, you will work with cutting-edge, active methodologies designed specifically for gifted pupils:
You will also discover key technological tools that will help you personalise teaching in a simple and practical way: interactive video to create lessons with questions, virtual environments to design personalised learning pathways, visual mind maps to organise ideas, educational robotics to foster creativity, and the use of artificial intelligence as a support in the classroom.
With a strongly practical and career-focused approach, and a teaching staff with proven international research experience, you’ll graduate equipped to lead innovation projects in schools, careers guidance departments and talent development programmes, taking up a role in a rapidly expanding professional field.
The programme will equip you with the skills to intervene successfully at every stage of the educational process for gifted pupils.
Enhance your teaching practice by understanding learning through the lens of neuroeducation. This micro-credential equips you to analyse students’ cognitive, emotional and behavioural processes, identify potential difficulties at an early stage, and apply evidence-based inclusive teaching strategies in the classroom.
Transform the way you work with generative artificial intelligence. This micro-credential empowers you to apply tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini to analyze information, create content, and make decisions in real-world academic contexts, integrating solutions ethically and responsibly within the educational field.
Develop your potential in education through leadership and interpersonal skills. This microcredential provides you with the keys to managing teams, communicating effectively, and solving problems in real-world educational settings, combining personal leadership techniques with practical productivity and collaboration tools.
Master's Degree in High Abilities in Educational Contexts
First Year
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM151000 | Characteristics, prevalence and development of gifted pupils | OB | 6 |
| SM151001 | Creativity as a distinguishing feature of gifted pupils | OB | 6 |
| SM151002 | Assessing high-ability children: possibilities and limitations | OB | 6 |
| SM151003 | School-based intervention. Curricular enrichment | OB | 6 |
| SM151004 | School-based intervention. Acceleration as an educational measure. | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM151005 | Successful intervention programmes for gifted pupils | OB | 6 |
| SM151006 | Teaching strategies and tools for the education of the most gifted pupils | OB | 6 |
| SM151007 | Learning environments for the most gifted pupils | OB | 6 |
| SM151008 | External academic placements | OB | 6 |
| SM151009 | Master’s Thesis | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
The main reason why there are professionals like you at UAX is the possibility of making your personal, professional and academic life compatible without giving up quality training with an eminently practical approach.
You will be part of a university with more than 30 years of experience and you will have access to our facilities in Madrid for administration and resources.
The master's degree is aimed at professionals in the field of education who are looking to specialise and make a qualitative leap in their career. Our classrooms are a meeting point for teachers, secondary school teachers, school counsellors, school managers and also parents interested in understanding and accompanying their children with high abilities. They all share the motivation to learn about the personal characteristics of these students and the strategies to meet their educational demands.
Entry requirements:
Access with complementary training:
Do you have any doubts about your profile or entry qualifications? Ask for information and an advisor will give you personalised guidance.
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.
The practical orientation is the core of this master's degree. For this reason, you will complete 105 hours of compulsory curricular internships (6 ECTS) during the second semester. This immersion in prestigious educational centres will allow you to experience first-hand the learning acquired, contrast theoretical models and develop key skills for your professional future.
We have agreements with more than 700 associations and educational centres such as:
We value your previous training and experience. That's why we offer two ways of academic recognition so that you can advance in your specialisation:
Each application is unique. Contact us and we will advise you on your particular case without obligation.
The flexibility of online learning, with opportunities to connect
Take your exams online wherever you are or, if you prefer, in person at our designated centres in Spain and Latin America, subject to availability and capacity.
What’s more, as a student at UAX Online, you’ll have access to our Campus Hubs – a network of exclusive physical spaces where you can study, access libraries, work in co-working areas and connect with other students. Because studying online doesn’t mean studying alone.
Campus Hubs available in: Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Valencia San Vicente, Murcia, Barcelona, Málaga, Seville and Arganda.
Access is via your UAX student card, subject to availability and the opening hours of each centre.
You will master the most advanced technological tools to personalise learning, identify talent and design high-quality educational experiences.
A panel of leading professionals
Retired professor with a long career in educational research and teacher training in high abilities. He has participated in 37 research projects and has directed a master's degree specialising in this field for five editions. He is the author of numerous books and scientific articles, with 80 publications in JCR-indexed journals, and has four six-year research periods and one transfer period recognised.
Accredited Assistant Professor Doctor, he has been a beneficiary of the University Teacher Training Grant (FPU) and the mobility grant for short stays from the Ministry of Education, as well as a postdoctoral researcher "Margarita Salas". He has an outstanding research career, with 19 articles published in national and international journals -several in Q1 (JCR/SJR)- and 12 book chapters.
A specialist in psycho-pedagogical and socio-familial diagnosis and intervention, his research work focuses on teacher training for the development of quality inclusive educational processes, with special attention to students with high intellectual abilities. He is the author of a patent related to an instrument for the assessment of mathematical competence.
Graduate in Pedagogy and Psychopedagogy, with an outstanding research career driven by national and international competitive grants. She has spent time at leading universities and participated in 17 research projects focusing on creativity, multiple intelligences, high abilities and emotional intelligence. She is the author of 74 articles in high impact journals.
A graduate in Mathematics, he developed his international training as a fellow of the EU ALFA Project and at the Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN in Mexico. His research focuses on mathematics teacher education and STEM education. He has published 68 scientific articles, 2 books and 21 chapters, and has participated in 17 funded research projects.
Graduate in Pedagogy with Extraordinary Prize, specialising in high abilities with training at the Renzulli Center (USA). Founder and director of the Renzulli Center for Talent Development, he has worked as a specialist in talent education in the USA, in R+D+i at TEA Ediciones and as a guest lecturer at national and international universities.
Degree in Education with extensive experience in academic management, educational innovation and training project management. He has led university postgraduate areas, multimedia resources and corporate learning in the biotechnological field. He has directed master's programmes, participated in 14 OTRI projects with technology companies and publishers and is the author of more than 100 publications.
Scholarships and Financial Support for Studying at UAX
We know that studying is an investment. That’s why we want to remove financial barriers and make things easier for you. Fill in the form and let our advisers help you discover the scholarships, agreements and personalised financial support that best suit your situation.
Community of Madrid
Financial support for students with a disability of 33 per cent or more who are studying at universities or higher education institutions specialising in the arts in the Community of Madrid.
Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport
Find out about the scholarships and grants offered by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, categorised by type and level of education.
Attracting Pre-doctoral Research Talent
Financial support for outstanding students who wish to carry out innovative research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their disciplines.
If you’ve already decided to take the plunge, enrol early and benefit from a direct grant. It’s a way of rewarding your commitment and giving you a head start in planning your future.
Students from Ibero-America
This programme is aimed at Ibero-American citizens or foreign nationals legally resident in countries within the OEI’s sphere of influence. The scholarship covers a 50% discount on the total tuition fees.
Students from Ecuador
This programme is aimed at citizens with Ecuadorian nationality and/or residence who wish to study an online master’s degree in Spain. The scholarship covers a 50% discount on the total tuition fees.
2025, 2nd Edition
Grants for students on higher-level vocational training, undergraduate, postgraduate or master’s programmes enrolled at Spanish universities with a Santander agreement. A financial supplement to support you whilst undertaking your work placements.
If you graduated from UAX and are now thinking of studying for a new degree, we want to continue supporting you. That’s why we’re offering you a 10 per cent discount on tuition fees.
If you have an immediate family member (up to the second degree of kinship) enrolled at UAX, you can benefit from a 5 per cent discount on tuition fees. Because studying as a family is even better.
Studying for two degrees at the same time is a challenge, and we want to support you. If you’re already at UAX and enrol on a second degree programme, you’ll be eligible for a grant towards your booking fee and tuition fees.
If you’d like to continue your studies with us and progress from vocational training to a bachelor’s degree, from one bachelor’s degree to another, or from a bachelor’s degree to a postgraduate degree, we’re here to support you with a grant covering up to 25 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you have a strong academic record, we would like to recognise your talent with a scholarship designed for new students. (Excludes the degree in Medicine).
If you’re a high-performance athlete, at UAX we want to help you balance your passion with your studies. We offer specific grants that can cover up to 50% of your tuition fees.
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