Program Overview
The Instructional Technology and Distance Education at University Fernando Pessoa is a MSc programme in Education over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Instructional Technology and Distance Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: EUR 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Instructional Technology and Distance Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Multimedia and Interactive Systems (2 credits)
- Multimedia and Hypermedia Production Tools (3 credits)
- Methods and Methodologies in Digital Writing (3 credits)
- Distance Knowledge and Education (3 credits)
- Ethics and Professional Deontology (1 credit)
- Hypermedia Project (3 credits)
- ITDE 8001 Instructional Design (3 credits)
- ITDE 8002 Instructional Development (3 credits)
- EDD 8012 Managing & Evaluating ITDE (3 credits)
- EDD 7005 Instructional Media (3 credits)*
- EDD 8123 Advanced Application in ITDE (3 credits)
- EDD 6000 Reflective Portfolio
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- To have completed an undergraduate degree in a Portuguese or a foreign institution of higher education.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University Fernando Pessoa directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University Fernando Pessoa
University Fernando Pessoa
Porto and Ponte de Lima, Portugal
Fernando Pessoa University is a private university located in Porto and Ponte de Lima, Portugal. It was founded in 1996 and named after Fernando Pessoa, a Portuguese writer and poet.
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-12
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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