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    Ethics of Education; History, Pedagogy and Critical Sociology

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    Groningen, NLMScIn-person1 year
    €19,200.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    50%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Ethics of Education; History, Pedagogy and Critical Sociology at University of Groningen is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Groningen, NL. Tuition is €19,200.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program exploring dilemmas in education, upbringing, and youth care through historical, philosophical, legal, and ethical perspectives. Covers topics such as educational inequality, religious and sexual diversity, citizenship, inclusive education, and medicalisation of childhood, with emphasis on cultural context and international comparisons.

    Focus: both
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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    February 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: Paper-based: 575 (speaking 55, writing 45), Computer-based: 237, Internet-based: 90 (speaking 22, writing 24)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: overall 6.5 (listening and reading 6.0; writing and speaking 6.5)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa (Netherlands)

    €12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Ethics of Education; History, Pedagogy and Critical Sociology at University of Groningen cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Ethics of Education; History, Pedagogy and Critical Sociology at University of Groningen is €19,200 across 60 required credits.
    Is Ethics of Education; History, Pedagogy and Critical Sociology at University of Groningen online or in-person?
    Ethics of Education; History, Pedagogy and Critical Sociology at University of Groningen is offered in-person.
    How long does Ethics of Education; History, Pedagogy and Critical Sociology at University of Groningen take to complete?
    Ethics of Education; History, Pedagogy and Critical Sociology at University of Groningen is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    How competitive is Ethics of Education; History, Pedagogy and Critical Sociology at University of Groningen?
    Ethics of Education; History, Pedagogy and Critical Sociology at University of Groningen reports an acceptance rate of approximately 50%.
    What work-permit options follow Ethics of Education; History, Pedagogy and Critical Sociology at University of Groningen?
    Post-completion work rights for Ethics of Education; History, Pedagogy and Critical Sociology at University of Groningen: 1 year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa (Netherlands)