International master's programme in IT and learning
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Welcome to the International master's programme in IT and learning! On this page you will find information about the structure of the programme and contact information to the programme staff.
Programme syllabus
The structure of the programme
The International Master's Programme in Information Technology and Learning consists of two years of full time studies (120 credits) ending with a Master's thesis (30 credits).
YEAR 1
Fall term:
Technology, knowledge and learning: An introduction, 15 credits, PDA675
The course provides an introduction to IT and Learning as an international field of knowledge and application by presenting thematic structures and categorizations of the field.
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Digital tools for communication and learning, 15 credits, TIA132
The course provides knowledge and skills to design and develop IT-support and IT- supported learning activities through a user-centered approach.
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Spring term:
Literacy in a digital world, 15 credits, PDA676
The course deals with the transition from traditional understandings of literacy to contemporary research and policy discussions in the wake of the development of digital media and technologies.
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Applied methods and design for information technologies and learning, 15 credits, TIA 130
The course helps students to develop a solid understanding of key research designs and data analysis techniques used in educational technology research and evaluation.
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YEAR 2
Fall term:
During the third term of the programme, students choose 30 credits worth of elective courses that are relevant to their thesis and career interests.
Elective courses/Apply for courses during your studies
Spring term:
Master’s thesis in IT and learning, 30 credits, PDA699
This course consists of completing and defending a master’s thesis for the International Master’s Programme in IT and Learning.
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Program council and student influence
The tasks of the program council consist of overall and strategic coordination, development, follow-up, and quality assurance within each program. The program council is made up of representatives from the departments as well as student representatives. Convener of the council is program leader Elin Nordenström. The student representative is Rasha Khamis.
Do you want to get involved during your time as a student? There are several different opportunities to be involved and have an impact!
Learn more about Student influence.
Programme community
The programme has an active Facebook group “ITLGU” that you are welcome to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/itlgu/. The group is used for discussion and informal information of relevance to the programme students.
Please note that Facebook/Messenger should not be used to contact programme staff members.
Contact the programme staff
If you have concerns or questions that are specifically about your studies in the programme, you are welcome to contact the staff members listed below. However, please be aware that programme staff cannot offer any support for issues that are beyond the scope of the educational programme itself, such as housing.
PLEASE NOTE: When you contact the university staff, always include the following information:
- Your full name
- Personnummer / personal identity number / social security number
- What programme and course your question is related to
Study counselling
Study counselling incl career guidance are integrated into our courses. Individually it is also provided by study counsellors at the university (regarding admissions, qualifications, study, scholarships, credit transfers, leave of study).
Please contact our study councelor by e-mail!
Study administration
For support with administrative issues associated with your studies, the Study Administrator, is your primary contact person:
E-mail address: studadm.ipkl@ped.gu.se
Programme leadership
