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Nordic Visual Studies and Art Education (NoVA)

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Tuition EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2025-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Espoo, Finland
Language English

Program Overview

The Nordic Visual Studies and Art Education (NoVA) at Aalto University is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Nordic Visual Studies and Art Education (NoVA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Helsinki, Finland

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nordic Visual Studies and Art Education (NoVA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Visual cultures and aesthetics in digital communication and learning designs
  2. Gamification
  3. Critical social issues in art education
  4. Research methodologies I
  5. Research methodologies II
  6. On-line thesis seminar I
  7. On-line thesis seminar II

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The admission criteria\xc2\xa0is based on the applicants\xc2\x92 educational backgrounds, other studies and orientation in the field, as assessed through:\xc2\xa0

  • a written letter of intent, including a section of proposed area of research,\xc2\xa0
  • visual assignment,\xc2\xa0
  • curriculum vitae and\xc2\xa0
  • evaluation consultation for the applicants selected to the second phase. Consideration is given to pedagogical intentions, interaction and communication abilities, and multiply literacies and competences.

The application must include, in addition to the application form, the following to be considered complete for NoVA programme:

  • \xc2\xa0A study plan, maximum two (2) double-spaced A4 pages, that includes a description of personal goals and interests for NoVA, proposed area of research, aim of study, and professional goals, and choice of NoVA exchange university (first and second choice). In particular, the letter should indicate an understanding of opportunities for study in NoVA, express an interest in the field of art education and/or visual studies.
  • Visual assignment: Collection of artwork and/or images of activities which studetns have been involved with (such as pedagogical, museum, gallery, public, activist, cultural, or social engagement work).\xc2\xa0
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV), maximum two (2) pages.

  • Interview and consultation for the applicants selected to the second phase. Interviews will be carried out by telephone or Skype, for applicants who are not in Finland at the time of the interview.\xc2\xa0
    • For more information, please visit the programme website.

    English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

    Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Aalto University 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 Aalto University

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    Aalto University

    Espoo, Finland

    Aalto University is a public research university located in Espoo, Finland. It was established in 2010 as a merger of three major Finnish universities: the Helsinki University of Technology, the...

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2025-01-18
    • Start Date 2018-08-01
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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