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Online Master's Degree in Research Methodologies in Education

Specialise in educational research methodology and lead transformation in the field of education. Develop the necessary skills to design, analyse and apply evidence-based research, transforming classrooms and raising the quality of education. Improve your scale for the Teacher or Secondary School Civil Service Examinations. Limited places.

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Start October
Length Credits 9 months / 60 ECTS credits
Modality Online
Faculty Educational Sciences
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Education in action: researching, innovating, transforming

This master’s degree prepares you to analyse the reality of education, generate scientific knowledge and apply innovative, evidence-based solutions. You will learn to design rigorous research, collect and analyse data, evaluate educational projects using critical thinking, and link research with teaching practice. Furthermore, you will work on your own research from the outset, with over 450 hours dedicated to your project under the guidance of an accredited professional.  

 

Connected to the reality of schools

This official master’s degree has been designed following a comprehensive and sequential structure:

  • Comprehensive: it addresses the three fundamental pillars of all empirical research: Design, Measurement and Analysis, with a particular focus on Education and Social Sciences.
  • Sequential: the order of the content allows for progressive and effective learning. The programme will provide you with a comprehensive mastery of research methods, data analysis and the evaluation of educational programmes, focused on the real needs of schools and the professional environment.

 

Total flexibility for your professional development

This master’s degree is offered 100% online and does not require external placements, making it easier to balance your professional and personal life without compromising on a rigorous and practical education. 

 

What will you learn on the Master’s in Educational Research?  

You will develop the skills to conduct rigorous research, innovate in education and lead improvement projects.

Online Master’s Degree in Educational Research | UAX

RESEARCH VISION

Understands the relevance of educational research, its social impact and its capacity to transform education systems.

Online Master’s Degree in Educational Research | UAX

RESEARCH DESIGN

Learn to formulate research questions, select appropriate designs and plan educational projects with methodological rigour.

Online Master’s Degree in Educational Research | UAX

DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

Master the main tools for data collection, processing and analysis, including access to qualitative/quantitative software and use of JASP or SPSS.

Online Master’s Degree in Educational Research | UAX

STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES

Learning statistical techniques of multivariate analysis and linear hierarchical models.

Online Master’s Degree in Educational Research | UAX

CRITICAL EVALUATION

Develops the ability to analyse and evaluate published research, assessing its scientific soundness and applicability.

Online Master’s Degree in Educational Research | UAX

COLLABORATIVE WORK

It participates in real educational research projects in collaboration with companies and social entities.

Online Master’s Degree in Educational Research | UAX

EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION

Connects research with teaching practice, leading innovation and educational improvement projects in schools.

Online Master’s Degree in Educational Research | UAX

DOCTORAL PREPARATION

Get a solid foundation to continue your academic career through doctoral studies and quality scientific production.

Online Master’s Degree in Educational Research | UAX

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS SCALE

Improve your scale by adding points in the Teacher or Secondary School Examinations.

Boost your professional profile with micro-credentials

  • NEUROEDUCATION FOR TEACHERS: IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT
  • IMPULSA TU TALENTO CON LA IA GENERATIVA
  • LIDERAZGO Y SOFT SKILLS
Neuroeducation for teachers: identification and assessment

Neuroeducation for teachers: identification and assessment

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.

Impulsa tu talento con la IA Generativa

Impulsa tu talento con la IA Generativa

Transforma tu forma de trabajar con la inteligencia artificial generativa. Esta microcredencial te capacita para aplicar herramientas como ChatGPT, Copilot o Gemini en el análisis de información, la creación de contenidos y la toma de decisiones en contextos académicos reales, integrando soluciones de forma ética y responsable en el ámbito educativo.

Liderazgo y Soft Skills

Liderazgo y Soft Skills

Desarrolla tu potencial en el ámbito educativo a través del liderazgo y las habilidades interpersonales. Esta microcredencial te proporciona las claves para gestionar equipos, comunicarte de forma efectiva y resolver problemas en contextos educativos reales, combinando técnicas de liderazgo personal con herramientas prácticas de productividad y colaboración.

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We know how important the location is when it comes to sitting your exams. You can choose to sit your exams online or in person at our UAX-approved centres.

*Exam centres are subject to maximum capacity and availability.

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