Instructional Design

Master's programme for working professionals (MSc)

Instructional Design

Are you a designer or legally accountable for a continuing education or online learning programme? Then the part-time master's programme "Instructional Design" is just right for you. The study/degree programme deals with all aspects of teaching and learning through media instruction. (Study/degree) programme at Ulm University combines all the necessary skills in Psychology, Pedagogy, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics and Research Methods. The focus is on the design of continuing education and online learning programmes.

More about the course

On the one hand, the study/degree programme teaches theoretical content on teaching and learning and, on the other hand, deals with contemporary topics such as digital media and e-learning. All content taught is based on scientifically recognised and currently relevant research findings. Participants apply the content they have learnt in a practical and interactive way and thus develop key teaching and media skills.

Academic Degree

Master's programme for working professionals (MSc)

Type of Study
  • career-integrated
  • part-time
  • full-time
Study Curriculum

Information on the study curriculum

Application

Information for applicants

Start of Study
  • each summer and winter semester
Tuition Fee

13500€

Language of instruction
  • German
Admission Requirements
  • restricted (for further information see 'Application')
ECTS Credits

90

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modular

All courses can be booked individually

Everything is modular. Start with individual courses and build on your studies up to a Master's degree.

Flexible

Organise your own learning times

Thanks to the blended learning concept, you largely decide for yourself when and where you learn.

individualised

Organising electives

You largely determine the order of the modules and the number per semester yourself.

Components of the online learning environment

  • Cloud storage for data exchange and collaborative editing of documents
  • Teaching materials, exercises and self-tests are completed on the Moodle learning platform
  • Instructional videos are a central component of knowledge transfer
  • With the remote tool server , simulation environments can be edited directly from a web browser without having to install software on your own computer
  • Video conference rooms are integrated into the learning platform
  • Direct contact with fellow students, mentors and lecturers
  • Webinars held to support learning are recorded
  • Shared course calendar
  • The Nextcloud Collective portfolio software can be used to collaboratively work on learning projects

The School of Advanced Professional Studies (SAPS) is the joint centre for continuing academic education of Ulm University and Ulm University of Applied Sciences.

SAPS offers paid part-time master's programmes and microcredentials (certificate courses) in a blended learning format to optimally support part-time study.

The following qualifications can be obtained at SAPS: Microcredential, Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS), Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) and Master of Science.

Our modern form of continuing education for you is blended learning, which combines didactically meaningful face-to-face events - which also serve as networking opportunities - with modern forms of e-learning. Our virtual desk with everything you need for learning is available to you online. Our microcredentials have a maximum of 20% synchronised events, which take place either at Ulm University or online.
 

Microcredential 1 - 9 LP

  • Certificate course
  • 1 course + examination or certificate of achievement
  • Prerequisites according to the description

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) ≥ 10 LP

  • 1-3 certificate courses, can be booked individually
  • Project work may be required
  • Prerequisites according to the description

Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) ≥ 30 CP

  • 4-6 certificate courses, can be booked individually
  • DAS thesis may be required
  • Prerequisites according to the description

Master of Science 90 LP

  • 8-12 courses, can be booked individually + master's thesis
  • with enrolment
  • Prerequisites according to admission statutes

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