Program Overview

Master's Degree in Quality and Improvement of Education

The Master's Degree in Quality and Improvement of Education is part of the Official Postgraduate Program in Education at the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM). This program approaches the topics of quality and improvement in education from an academic perspective, focusing on both the application in educational settings and educational research.

Program Description

The program's curriculum includes 5 modules, each with 12 ECTS:

1. Competencies for Innovation and Educational Research
2. Quality and Improvement in Educational Policies
3. Quality and Improvement for Educational Leadership
4. Quality and Improvement of Inclusive Education
5. Master's Thesis

The formative objectives of the Master's program are:

• To train in competencies for innovation and educational research in quality and improvement of education.
• To develop knowledge related to policies for quality and improvement of education.
• To foster the development of competencies for educational leadership.
• To contribute to the training in quality and improvement of inclusive education.

Admission Requirements

To access the Master's program, it is necessary to hold an official Spanish university degree. Individuals with foreign university degrees that are equivalent to the corresponding official Spanish university degrees and that enable access to postgraduate studies in the country of issue may also apply.

As an essential requirement for accessing the Master's program, students whose first language is not Spanish must demonstrate a C1 level of Spanish. In such cases, passing a language proficiency test equivalent to C1 or an interview with the Master's coordination to verify Spanish language proficiency is required.

Documents Required for Admission

• National ID / Passport
• Academic certificate of undergraduate studies
• Curriculum Vitae
• Declaration of average grade
• Accreditation of Spanish language proficiency at the C1 level (for non-native Spanish speakers)
• Access title: In case of having completed undergraduate studies at the time of application, the degree/diploma or equivalent must be attached to the application.

Optional Documents

• Accreditation by official organizations of knowledge of a language at the B2 level

Career Opportunities

The Master's program provides knowledge and competencies in quality and improvement of education that can be applied and transferred to different educational contexts and levels. It also serves as a pathway to pursue doctoral studies in education.

The completion rate of the Master's program per academic year is around 90%, the dropout rate is approximately 5%, and the employment rate in a position related to the Master's profile is about 20% within six months after completing the Master's program.

Quality Assurance System

The quality assurance system includes:

• External monitoring: verification, modification, monitoring, and renewal of accreditation
• Indicators for monitoring the degree (UAM DATA Portal)
• Labor market insertion (Employability Observatory link)
• Internal Quality Assurance System
• Quality UAM
• Complaints and suggestions mailbox

Practical Information for Students

• Schedules, classrooms, and exams
• Academic calendars
• Teaching guides
• Master's thesis (TFM)
• Master's program coordination

Why Study at UAM?

1. Outstanding position in international rankings
2. High job placement rate
3. Enjoyable university life on campus and exploring the world

Entry Profile

To access the Master's in Quality and Improvement of Education, it is necessary to hold an official Spanish university degree or a foreign degree that is equivalent and enables access to postgraduate studies in the country of issue.

The entry profile includes:

• Graduates in Primary Education or similar
• Graduates in Pedagogy or Education Social or similar
• Holders of a Master's degree in Teacher Training for Secondary Education or similar
• Teaching staff, educational institution management teams, educational counselors
• Other education professionals with university degrees related to Education Sciences

Tuition Fees

• First enrollment: 2,736 for residents, 5,079 for non-resident non-EU citizens

Duration and Category

• Duration: 1 year (60 ECTS)
• Category: Academic/Researcher
• Language of instruction: Spanish
• Teaching modality: In-person teaching
• Number of places: 30