Official qualification
An official master's degree that provides you with the tools and specialised knowledge to understand, analyse and address the educational needs of each student, from a psycho-pedagogical perspective. Study at Spain's No. 1 university in terms of employability (U-Ranking 2023, BBVA Foundation). Improve your scale for the Teacher or Secondary School Civil Service Examinations. Limited places.
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With the distance-learning Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, you will gain a deeper understanding of teaching by promoting personalised learning for each student, addressing their difficulties from different perspectives such as psychology and neuroeducation.
At UAX, you’ll be supported at all times by professional tutors and advisers, and you’ll be able to undertake your work placement at over 700 public, private and state-subsidised schools, as well as specialist centres.
Furthermore, by studying this official Master’s in Educational Psychology, you will gain specific qualifications that will add points to your mark in the competitive examinations for primary and secondary school teaching posts.
In Catalonia, this Master’s degree will be recognised as equivalent to the Guidance specialisation within the Master’s in Teaching, provided you hold the required qualification.
The Official Master’s in Educational Psychology (online) will prepare you to understand and transform teaching and learning processes from a holistic perspective, based on the latest advances in neuroscience, educational psychology and inclusive methodologies.
You will be trained to analyse the needs of different groups, design personalised educational responses and apply innovative solutions that make a real impact on people’s lives.
Furthermore, you will be able to specialise in specific contexts such as care for the elderly or the hospital setting, broadening your career prospects.
Enhance your teaching practice by understanding learning through the lens of neuroeducation. This micro-credential equips you to analyse students’ cognitive, emotional and behavioural processes, identify potential difficulties at an early stage, and apply evidence-based inclusive teaching strategies in the classroom.
Transform the way you work with generative artificial intelligence. This micro-credential empowers you to apply tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini to analyze information, create content, and make decisions in real-world academic contexts, integrating solutions ethically and responsibly within the educational field.
Develop your potential in education through leadership and interpersonal skills. This microcredential provides you with the keys to managing teams, communicating effectively, and solving problems in real-world educational settings, combining personal leadership techniques with practical productivity and collaboration tools.
All teachers include in their timetable one hour of tutoring per week. Interested students should request a meeting date in advance.
Master's Degree in Psychopedagogy
First Year
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M121000 | Psychoeducational support for diversity and inclusion in education | OB | 6 |
| M121001 | Psycho-educational support for specific educational support needs | OB | 6 |
| M121002 | Strategies and resources for psycho-educational intervention at different stages of education | OB | 6 |
| M121003 | Psycho-educational Assessment, Diagnosis and Guidance | OB | 6 |
| M121004 | Neuroeducation and learning | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M121005 | Tutoring and family guidance | OB | 6 |
| M121007 | Master’s Thesis | OB | 6 |
| M121008 | The theory of multiple intelligences from the perspective of educational psychology counselling in the educational context | OB | 6 |
| M121009 | Practicum | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 24 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Elective | OP | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 6 | ||
List of Elective Modules
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M121030 | Psycho-educational support for older people | OP | 6 |
| M121031 | Health education and hospital educational psychology | OP | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
The main reason why at UAX there are students like you is the possibility of making your personal, professional and academic life compatible. Our differential value is a methodology without barriers, focused on you and your desire to learn.
How is our methodology?
In addition, you will have the complete availability of our campus in Madrid, to carry out your formalities, solve your doubts and enjoy the facilities it offers.
Our degree is official, verified by the Council of Universities and fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducation), SEP, Mescyt, among others, automatically.
With the Master's Degree in Psychopedagogy, you will be able to carry out internships in different types of centres and companies: educational centres, counselling offices, social services, hospitals, institutions that work with people with learning difficulties, etc.
This care work is combined with the teaching of essential knowledge to our students of Psychopedagogy so that they can master all the techniques and face, from practice, all kinds of challenges.
You will be able to benefit from our more than 700 agreements with public, private and state-subsidised schools throughout Spain and carry out internships in centres such as the British School, Waldorf Schools, Montessori Schools or the Sagrada Familia Professional Schools, among others. In the case of guidance offices, you will be able to do your internship in the afternoon.
In addition, you will be able to validate your internship (6 ECTS) by accrediting demonstrable professional experience in the area.
Some of the companies where you can do your internship are:
| CENTRE | BELONGING NETWORK - PROFILE |
| ARQUISOCIAL-Well-being technique | Arquisocial, an entity dedicated to the development of social services and the integral management and execution of training programmes, has 2 main offices, one in Zaragoza and the other in Madrid, and is present in 24 Spanish provinces with more than 60 delegations in Spain. |
| AUTISM GRANADA | The Autismo Granada Association is formed by the union of parents of children and adults with ASD in our province. |
| Albanta Speech Therapy and Psychology | A multidisciplinary team of psychologists, speech therapists, special education teachers... |
| ATEMPRA SUR, S.L | Atempra Sur is a family care centre that offers services of Speech therapist, Neuropsychologist, Physiotherapist, Emotional Therapy, Yoga, FONEMAS, speech therapy, physiotherapy... |
| FONEMAS, speech therapy, psychology, pedagogy. | Speech Therapy-Phoniatric Rehabilitation Service. Jaén, Linares and Úbeda Hospital Complex. Specialist in Myofunctional Therapy. Voice Specialist. Specific language disorder. Official Master's Degree in Speech Therapy Research in Degenerative Disorders and Brain Injury. |
| Aspercamp - Associació Asperger-TEA del Camp de Tarragona (Asperger-TEA Association of Camp de Tarragona) | Aspercamp is an active member of the FEDERACIÓ ESPECTRE AUTISTA - ASPERGER DE CATALUNYA. |
| SE EAP B-34 Sabadell | Psychopedagogical Assessment and Guidance Team |
| Jara Innovation S.L | Innovative school for learning in an active and enjoyable way with the Helix model from Infants to Baccalaureate of Science and Arts, and VET. |
| Walu | Integral Centre for Development and Learning Support |
| Isabel Ecker Cerdá | GOPEL Gabinete Psicopedagógico. |
| Montserrat Suárez Alonso | Samaya Psychology Centre |
You can consult the complete list here.
You can take part in international placements, meet new colleagues from all over the world and boost your career in the international sector. For more information you can contact the international relations office.
The flexibility of online learning, with opportunities to connect
Take your exams online wherever you are or, if you prefer, in person at our designated centres in Spain and Latin America, subject to availability and capacity.
What’s more, as a student at UAX Online, you’ll have access to our Campus Hubs – a network of exclusive physical spaces where you can study, access libraries, work in co-working areas and connect with other students. Because studying online doesn’t mean studying alone.
Campus Hubs available in: Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Valencia San Vicente, Murcia, Barcelona, Málaga, Seville and Arganda.
Access is via your UAX student card, subject to availability and the opening hours of each centre.
Meet the teaching staff on the Master’s in Educational Psychology programme
Hear first-hand accounts of our education students’ experiences, be inspired, and discover what life is like as a student at UAX and all the opportunities that await you.
Practical training and qualifications to boost your career
In order to establish the conditions for access to this degree, the provisions of article 18 of Royal Decree 822/2021 are taken into account.
Also in compliance with the provisions of the aforementioned Royal Decree, the UAX will reserve 5% of the places offered in the official university Master's degrees for students who have a recognised degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, as well as for students with permanent educational support needs associated with personal circumstances of disability, who in their previous studies have required resources and support for their full educational inclusion.
You can access this course if you have a university degree related to this academic area or have a professional career in the field such as:
Language level: Students applying for the degree who do not have Spanish as their mother tongue must accredit that they have a level B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) in Spanish.
The ideal entry profile for this degree is made up of people with a marked interest in professionally developing a perspective linked to psycho-pedagogical work, such as counsellors, advisors in educational processes and care in at-risk contexts.
This master's degree is specifically aimed at graduates in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Teaching, Pedagogy or Social Education. We are looking for individuals with a high potential for development, motivated to expand their knowledge and skills with the aim of achieving excellence in the exercise of their profession.
The following criteria will be taken into account for the admission of candidates:
To start the admission process you must provide the following documentation:
In addition, if you already have previous professional experience related to the competences inherent to this degree, it may be recognised in the form of credits. The recognition of ECTS will require a personalised study. Contact our advisors and they will inform you personally.
In the case of students with specific educational needs due to disability, Alfonso X el Sabio University will provide the appropriate support and counselling services, which will evaluate the need for possible curricular adaptations, itineraries or alternative studies.
Number of places offered for new students: 300
The Alfonso X El Sabio University has approved and published a regulation adapted to Royal Decree 822/2021 to deal with the transfer and recognition of credits.
https://www.uax.com/download/9959/file/Normativa-TRC.pdf
Accredited professional or work experience may be recognised in the form of credits up to 6 ECTS, never partial, which will count towards the official degree. The 6 ECTS are subject to validation of work and professional experience with the PRACTICUM - External Academic Practices.
Professional experience in the area of psycho-pedagogical intervention in any of the following educational fields:
The recognition of ECTS will require a personalised study. Contact our advisors and they will inform you personally.
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Scholarships and financial support for studying at UAX
We know that studying is an investment. That’s why we want to remove financial barriers and make things easier for you. Fill in the form and let our advisers help you discover the scholarships, agreements and personalised financial support that best suit your situation.
Community of Madrid
Financial support for students with a disability of 33 per cent or more who are studying at universities or higher education institutions specialising in the arts in the Community of Madrid.
Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport
Find out about the scholarships and grants offered by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, categorised by type and level of education.
Attracting Pre-doctoral Research Talent
Financial support for outstanding students who wish to carry out innovative research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their disciplines.
If you have a strong academic record, we would like to recognise your talent with a scholarship designed for new students. (Excludes the degree in Medicine).
If you’ve already decided to take the plunge, enrol early and benefit from a direct grant. It’s a way of rewarding your commitment and giving you a head start in planning your future.
Students from Ibero-America
This programme is aimed at Ibero-American citizens or foreign nationals legally resident in countries within the OEI’s sphere of influence. The scholarship covers a 50% discount on the total tuition fees.
Students from Ecuador
This programme is aimed at citizens with Ecuadorian nationality and/or residence who wish to study an online master’s degree in Spain. The scholarship covers a 50% discount on the total tuition fees.
2025, 2nd Edition
Grants for students on higher-level vocational training, undergraduate, postgraduate or master’s programmes enrolled at Spanish universities with a Santander agreement. A financial supplement to support you whilst undertaking your work placements.
If you graduated from UAX and are now thinking of studying for a new degree, we want to continue supporting you. That’s why we’re offering you a 10 per cent discount on tuition fees.
If you have an immediate family member (up to the second degree of kinship) enrolled at UAX, you can benefit from a 5 per cent discount on tuition fees. Because studying as a family is even better.
Studying for two degrees at the same time is a challenge, and we want to support you. If you’re already at UAX and enrol on a second degree programme, you’ll be eligible for a grant towards your booking fee and tuition fees.
If you’d like to continue your studies with us and progress from vocational training to a bachelor’s degree, from one bachelor’s degree to another, or from a bachelor’s degree to a postgraduate degree, we’re here to support you with a grant covering up to 25 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you’re a high-performance athlete, at UAX we want to help you balance your passion with your studies. We offer specific grants that can cover up to 50% of your tuition fees.
That’s what the rankings say
Alfonso X el Sabio University (UAX) is ranked amongst the best universities in Spain according to the leading rankings.
UAX obtains the highest rating of 5 stars and the overall "Excellent" badge for Employability, Teaching, Academic Development, Facilities, Online Teaching and Good Governance in the prestigious international QS Stars rating.
Forbes ranks UAX as the private university with the most graduates working in its area (nearly 90%), thanks to a unique educational model firmly linked to the labour market through more than 8,800 agreements with companies.
According to the Forbes 2025 List, UAX is positioned in the TOP 2 Spanish Universities in the adoption of Generative AI in the training of its students, developing innovative learning tools and models aligned with technological evolution.
UAX is recognised as the second most innovative university in Spain, the only private university among the top three in the ranking. This recognition highlights our transversal commitment to AI and training in sustainability.
The 16th edition of these awards has thus recognised the work of the teaching teams and more than 500 students of the degrees in Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine and the Master's Degree in Educational Psychopedagogy of UAX who have been involved.
UAX is positioned in the TOP 3 Universities in Online Training in Spain, standing out in excellence, new technologies and offering a personalized learning experience focused on a global development of professional skills.
The prestigious ranking of the BBVA Foundation and the IVIE recognises us as the university with the best job placement in Spain in 2023, consolidating our model focused on the real employability of our graduates.
We know how important the location is when it comes to sitting your exams. You can choose to sit your exams online or in person at our UAX-approved centres.
* Exam centres are subject to maximum capacity and availability.
The master's degree in psychopedagogy is an official postgraduate course that aims to provide education and psychology professionals with the necessary tools to understand and approach teaching-learning processes from a psychopedagogical perspective. Its main purpose is to improve the quality of education and the academic, emotional and social development of students. Some of the main functions and applications of the master's degree in psychopedagogy include: assessment and diagnosis, intervention and support, guidance for teachers and parents, design of inclusive educational programmes, research and development of new teaching methods, vocational guidance counselling, prevention of school failure, etc.
For those professionals interested in expanding their knowledge in the use of technology applied to teaching practice and its potential application in psycho-pedagogical practices, we offer the Master's Degree in Technology applied to Teaching Practice Online. This programme provides advanced training in technological and digital tools to improve teaching-learning processes, adapt teaching to the individual needs of students, encourage active and collaborative participation in the classroom, and prepare teachers to face the challenges of education in the digital era.
If you want to know more, you can read more about what are the functions of an educational psychologist.
The UAX Master's Degree in Psychopedagogy lasts 9 months and is an official qualification with 60 ECTS credits.
The psychopedagogy degree offers a variety of career opportunities in different fields related to education, health and psychopedagogical intervention. Some of the main career opportunities for professionals in psychopedagogy include: intervention and counselling for students, psychopedagogical offices, guidance departments, attention to diversity, design, development and evaluation of guidance plans, vocational guidance, coordination of educational projects, educational research, teaching and training, and entrepreneurship.
If you have a university degree related to this academic area or a professional career in the field, you can access this official Master's Degree. These access qualifications are: Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Pedagogy, Psychology, Psychopedagogy, Speech Therapy, Social Work, Social Education, Master's Degree in Teacher Training and graduates from educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area qualified to teach in Education, or with accredited teaching experience in formal education stages of preschool, primary, secondary, baccalaureate and/or university in their country of origin, including other areas of education and social work.
El Máster Universitario en Psicopedagogía ofrece la oportunidad de realizar prácticas en diversos centros y empresas, como centros educativos, gabinetes de orientación, servicios sociales, hospitales e instituciones que trabajan con personas con dificultades de aprendizaje.
Estas prácticas, que se llevan a cabo junto con la enseñanza de conocimientos fundamentales para que los estudiantes de Psicopedagogía dominen todas las técnicas necesarias, les permiten enfrentarse a diversos desafíos desde la práctica.
Los estudiantes pueden aprovechar los más de 700 acuerdos que tenemos con colegios públicos, privados y concertados en toda España, incluyendo centros como British School, Colegios Waldorf, Colegios Montessori y las Escuelas Profesionales de la Sagrada Familia, entre otros. En el caso de los gabinetes de orientación, las prácticas se pueden realizar en horario de tarde.
Además, existe la posibilidad de convalidar las prácticas (6 ECTS) si se cuenta con experiencia profesional demostrable en el área.
Other related qualifications
We offer a wide range of courses, so you’re sure to find a programme that suits you.
Master’s Degree in Teacher Training for Compulsory Secondary Education and Sixth Form
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
1 year
Master’s Degree in Supporting Diversity and Inclusive Education (Online)
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Master’s Degree in Educational Neuropsychology (Online)
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master's Degree in Emotional Education and Pedagogical Accompaniment
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master's Degree in Conflict Prevention and Mediation in Educational Settings
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master's Degree in Educational Innovation
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Master's Degree in Educational Technology and Digital Competences for Teachers - ICT (online)
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Master’s Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (Online)
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master’s Degree in Instrumental Pedagogy
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master's Degree in Didactics in Mathematics
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master's Degree in Leadership and Management of Educational Centres
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
Online Master's Degree in Research Methodologies in Education
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
You can consult the academic calendar and timetables at the following link.
The UAX promotes the culture of quality among the university community through the UAX Quality System (SIUAX), for which the University Management is ultimately responsible, ensuring that the planning of the system is implemented to effectively meet the quality objectives, the satisfaction of needs, requirements and expectations of customers and interested parties.
The responsible bodies are:
This organisational structure channels a bidirectional communication of the different improvement actions that allow and ensure the construction of the quality culture in the University.
This degree, according to RD 822/2021 (art. 34) must undergo the process of accreditation renewal. During the development of the process, an evaluation team of the Foundation for Knowledge Madrimasd will meet with different stakeholders of the degree. In addition, they provide us with a form so that any interested party can indicate to the Foundation those aspects they consider relevant to the development of this programme.
You can view the various indicators via the following links:
Employability: View
Satisfaction results: View
Rates and indicators: View
Improvement measures implemented for the degree programme during the academic year:
