Boost your career as an educator and become a benchmark in educational innovation. Learn to design, evaluate and transform educational projects with a practical approach. In addition, specialise in "Pedagogical Consultancy" or "Pedagogy for the New Educational and Social Challenges", developing the most in-demand skills to lead change. Study at Spain's No. 1 University in terms of employability (U-Ranking 2023, BBVA Foundation). Limited places.
The UAX Online Bachelor’s Degree in Education offers you an innovative and practical course, designed to equip you to become a professional capable of transforming education at all stages of learning.
Through an experiential and interdisciplinary approach, you will develop the skills needed to design, evaluate and manage educational projects tailored to new social and technological challenges. Furthermore, this programme incorporates the use of digital tools for the creation of innovative educational resources.
You will apply the knowledge you have acquired through practical activities, projects, challenges and collaborative exercises that will prepare you for the real-world educational environment . You will take part in workshops and online classes with complete flexibility, accessing both live sessions and their recordings.
You will also undertake a Maker Project, where you will apply agile methodologies in co-creation and innovation environments, bringing you closer to the realities of the profession. All this is delivered by a high-calibre teaching team, comprising practising professionals with real-world experience in each subject area.
Our Online Bachelor’s Degree in Pedagogy will equip you with key knowledge and skills based on three fundamental pillars: psychology, the fundamentals of education and educational innovation. Through a practical approach, you will develop the skills to innovate, advise and lead change in a variety of educational settings, enhancing the learning experiences of children, young people and adults.
The UAX Online Bachelor’s Degree in Education allows you to specialise in two key areas that will set you apart in the job market:
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.
The Online Degree in Pedagogy is an official degree, so you will be able to access it through any of the following routes:
If you already have another degree, you can study the Online Degree in Education with the possibility of validating ECTS. Request your free personalised study in accordance with the recognitions agreed with the Community of Madrid.
Degree in Pedagogy
First Year
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0150800 | Developmental Psychology | FB | 6 |
| S0150801 | Theory and History of Education | FB | 6 |
| S0150802 | Sociology of Education | FB | 6 |
| S0150803 | General teaching methods | FB | 6 |
| S0150804 | Educational innovation in the quest for answers and improvement | FB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0150805 | Educational and Learning Psychology | FB | 6 |
| S0150806 | Education policy and legislation in a democratic society | FB | 6 |
| S0150807 | Economics of Education | FB | 6 |
| S0150808 | Comparative education systems | FB | 6 |
| S0150809 | Technology and the Media in Education | FB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
Second Year
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0250800 | Assessment and Measurement in Education | OB | 6 |
| S0250801 | School management: schools as spaces for meeting, collaboration and exchange | OB | 6 |
| S0250802 | Neuroeducation | OB | 6 |
| S0250803 | Foundations of Educational Research | OB | 6 |
| S0250804 | English for Education | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0250805 | Learning difficulties and inclusive education | OB | 6 |
| S0250806 | Social interaction, well-being at school and conflict resolution | OB | 6 |
| S0250807 | Curriculum and instructional design in the context of educational transformation | OB | 6 |
| S0250808 | The foundations of social pedagogy | OB | 6 |
| S0250809 | Fundamentals of workplace education | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
Third Year
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0350800 | School guidance and support for children and families | OB | 6 |
| S0350801 | Educational assessment and consultancy for institutions | OB | 6 |
| S0350802 | Education, development and equal opportunities | OB | 6 |
| S0350803 | Educational research: quantitative and qualitative methods | OB | 6 |
| S0350804 | Lifelong learning and adult education | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0350805 | Assessment, pedagogical guidance and teacher training: professional development for teachers | OB | 6 |
| S0350806 | Education, citizenship and sustainable development | OB | 6 |
| S0350807 | Career and vocational guidance | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Elective | OP | 12 |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
Year 4
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0450800 | Quality and Excellence in Education | OB | 6 |
| S0450801 | Evaluation of educational programmes and learning for improvement | OB | 6 |
| S0450802 | External academic placements | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0450803 | Final-Year Project | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 6 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Elective | OP | 36 |
| TOTAL: | 36 | ||
List of Elective Modules
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0450830 | Science Education I: Curriculum and Design of the Teaching-Learning Process | OP | 6 |
| S0450831 | Pedagogy of Visual and Musical Expression | OP | 6 |
| S0450832 | Virtual learning environments and e-learning content design | OP | 6 |
| S0450833 | Addiction prevention | OP | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 24 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0350830 | Mathematics Education I: Curriculum and Design of the Teaching-Learning Process | OP | 6 |
| S0350831 | Spanish Language Pedagogy I: Curriculum and Design of the Teaching-Learning Process | OP | 6 |
| S0350832 | New online training models | OP | 6 |
| S0350833 | Educational intervention in the socio-community context | OP | 6 |
| S0450834 | Mathematics Education II: pedagogical guidance | OP | 6 |
| S0450835 | Teaching Spanish II: pedagogical guidance | OP | 6 |
| S0450836 | Science Education II: Educational Guidance | OP | 6 |
| S0450837 | Pedagogy of Physical Education | OP | 6 |
| S0450838 | Higher Education and Quality Assurance Procedures | OP | 6 |
| S0450839 | Sexuality and education | OP | 6 |
| S0450840 | Bilingual education and CLIL | OP | 6 |
| S0450841 | External Academic Placements II | OP | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 72 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
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.
Request your personalised validation plan
If you have already studied another degree before, you want to change centre, or you are planning to study a degree after your cycle, at UAX we have the perfect plan for you.
Find out about your free, personalised validation plan, designed according to the studies you have taken and the ones you want to study here.
You will carry out academic internships in innovative educational institutions with agreements, with 105 on-site hours and a second optional part, so that you can adapt your experience to your professional development.
We have agreements with more than 700 associations and educational centres:
If you have related professional experience, you will be able to validate the internship. Contact our advisors for a personalised study of ECTS recognition.
You will enhance your professional profile with the UAX Skill School, integrated into various subjects, where you will develop the five most sought-after skills in the market: critical thinking and innovation, effective communication, digital competence and technological literacy, leadership and teamwork, and flexibility and adaptability.
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.
An educationalist is not directly qualified to work as a teacher in pre-school or primary schools, as this work requires a specific qualification as a teacher in pre-school or primary education. However, an educationalist may collaborate with teachers in the design of educational programmes, academic guidance or the creation of teaching materials, as well as in roles such as teacher trainer.
Yes, in Spain it is possible to study pedagogy at a distance thanks to programmes such as the UAX Online Degree in Pedagogy, a fully official qualification that offers the flexibility to combine studies with other responsibilities.
Our online degree includes live online classes, digital resources and a practical approach that allows students to learn from anywhere while developing key competencies in the field of education.
Pedagogy is the discipline that studies teaching and learning processes, helping to design, implement and evaluate effective educational methods. It aims to improve the quality of education in different contexts and for all ages, contributing to the personal, social and professional development of individuals.
Pedagogues can pursue their professional careers in a variety of fields:
In addition, the mentions of this degree allow access to specialised roles in areas such as online training, educational management or didactic innovation.
Pedagogy studies the theoretical and practical foundations of education, including the psychology of learning, design and evaluation of educational projects, didactics, the use of digital tools, and the management of educational institutions. In addition, the curriculum integrates social analysis skills and techniques to address the educational challenges of different groups, from children to adults.
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