Official Qualification
9 months / 60 ECTS
Specialise with UAX’s Online Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, an officially recognised qualification focused on assessment, counselling and educational psychology intervention. You will acquire the necessary skills to cater for diversity, promote educational inclusion and design support strategies tailored to different individuals and contexts.
Two specialisation pathways: Hospital Educational Psychology and Educational Psychology Support for Older People.
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The online Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology prepares you to understand, assess and support learning processes from an inclusive and personalised perspective. Throughout the programme, you will develop the skills to identify educational needs, design psychopedagogical intervention plans and support people of different ages and backgrounds in their academic, personal and social development.
The programme delves into areas such as educational guidance, psycho-pedagogical assessment and diagnosis, support for diversity, neuroeducation and learning difficulties. Furthermore, you will learn to collaborate with teachers, families and other professionals to promote more inclusive educational environments and foster the holistic development of each individual.
You will be able to complete your training by choosing one of the programme’s two specialisations: Hospital Psychopedagogy or Psychopedagogical Care for Older People – two areas of specialisation with growing professional demand.
You will also undertake work placements in over 1,000 educational establishments, specialist centres, hospitals and care homes for the elderly, applying the knowledge you have acquired in real-world professional contexts.
In Catalonia, this Master’s degree is equivalent to the Guidance specialism within the Master’s in Teaching, provided you hold the required qualification.
As this is an official university Master’s degree, you will earn specific credits that will add points to your score in the competitive examinations for primary and secondary school teaching posts.
Throughout the online Master’s in Psychopedagogy, you will develop the skills needed to understand, assess and intervene in learning processes from an inclusive and personalised perspective. You will gain in-depth knowledge of areas such as educational guidance, psychopedagogical assessment, supporting diversity, neuroeducation and intervention in various educational and social contexts.
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The programme covers areas such as psycho-educational assessment, educational guidance, support for diversity, psycho-educational intervention and neuroeducation. The course is complemented by external placements, a Master’s dissertation and two specialisation pathways: Hospital Psychopedagogy and Psychopedagogical Care for Older People.
All lecturers set aside one hour per week in their timetable for tutorial sessions. Students who are interested should book a date for the session 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.
The external academic placements on the Master’s Degree in Psychopedagogy will enable you to apply the knowledge you have acquired in assessment, guidance and psychopedagogical intervention in real-world professional settings. During this experience, you will take part in activities relating to supporting diversity, psychopedagogical assessment, educational counselling and the design of support strategies tailored to different needs and contexts.
You will be able to undertake your placements in over 1,000 public, private and state-subsidised schools, as well as in educational psychology practices, hospitals and specialist centres, developing professional skills alongside multidisciplinary teams and practising professionals.
Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to focus your practical experience on areas linked to the programme’s two specialisations: Hospital Psychopedagogy and Psychopedagogical Care for the Elderly.
Furthermore, you can have your work placement recognised (6 ECTS) by providing evidence of demonstrable professional experience in the field.
Some of the organisations where you can undertake your placements include:
| CENTRE | NETWORK AFFILIATION – PROFILE |
| ARQUISOCIAL – Wellbeing Specialist | Arquisocial, an organisation dedicated to the development of social services and the comprehensive management and delivery of training programmes. It has two main offices, one in Zaragoza and the other in Madrid. It operates in 24 Spanish provinces with over 60 branches across Spain |
| AUTISM GRANADA | The Autismo Granada Association is made up of parents of children, as well as adults with ASD, in our province. |
| Albanta Speech Therapy and Psychology | A company comprising a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, speech and language therapists, special needs teachers… |
| ATEMPRA SUR, S.L. | Atempra Sur is a family support centre offering services from speech and language therapists, neuropsychologists, physiotherapists, emotional therapy and yoga |
| FONEMAS: speech and language therapy, psychology, education. | Phoniatric Rehabilitation and Speech and Language Therapy Service. Jaén, Linares and Úbeda Hospital Complex. Specialist in Myofunctional Therapy. Voice Specialist. Specific Language Impairment. Official Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Therapy Research into Degenerative Disorders and Brain Injury. |
| Aspercamp – Asperger’s and ASD Association of Camp de Tarragona | An association made up of people with Asperger’s Syndrome. Aspercamp is an active member of the FEDERACIÓ ESPECTRE AUTISTA – ASPERGER DE CATALUNYA |
| SE EAP B-34 Sabadell | Psycho-educational Assessment and Guidance Team |
| Jara Innovación S.L | An innovative school promoting active, enjoyable learning through the Helix model, from pre-school through to the Science and Arts streams of the Sixth Form, and vocational training. |
| Walu | Comprehensive Centre for Development and Learning Support |
| Isabel Ecker Cerdá | GOPEL Psychopedagogical Practice. |
| Montserrat Suárez Alonso | Samaya Psychology Centre |
You can view the full list here.
You can undertake international placements, meet new colleagues from all over the world and boost your career in the international sector. For further information, please contact the International Relations Office.
The Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology is aimed at professionals interested in educational guidance, supporting diversity, educational psychology assessment and intervention in various educational and social contexts. It is particularly suited to teachers, counsellors, educationalists and professionals who wish to specialise in the field of educational psychology.
You will be eligible for the Master’s programme if you hold one of the following qualifications:
Students whose mother tongue is not Spanish must demonstrate a B2 level of Spanish in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
If you have professional experience relating to psycho-educational intervention, you may apply for recognition of up to 6 ECTS credits corresponding to the Practicum (External Academic Placements).
To do so, you will need to provide evidence of more than 24 months’ professional experience in areas related to:
Credit recognition will require a case-by-case assessment by the University. To find out which options apply to your situation, please contact our admissions team.
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 of the Master’s degree in Educational Psychology
Learn alongside lecturers, researchers and practising professionals specialising in educational guidance, psycho-paedagogical intervention, neuropsychology and supporting diversity.
PhD in Psychology, specialising in Neuroscience. A specialist in learning difficulties, neurodevelopment and educational neuropsychology, she combines university teaching with research in the fields of psychology and education. She has spent part of her research career at the 12 de Octubre University Hospital.
She holds a PhD in Education and a degree in Educational Psychology. With over 20 years’ experience in higher education, she has directed various specialist master’s programmes in Educational Psychology, Educational Neuropsychology and Educational Technology. Her research focuses on neurotechnology applied to learning.
A psychologist and educational counsellor, specialising in the neuropsychology of learning and neurodevelopmental disorders. She has experience in psycho-educational assessment and intervention, educational counselling, and supporting pupils, families and teachers in various educational and clinical settings.
She holds a PhD in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Gerontology. She has extensive experience in university teaching and in training professionals in the fields of education and psychology. Her research focuses on learning difficulties, support for diversity, psychological wellbeing and educational processes at different stages of life.
A neuropsychologist and optician-optometrist, specialising in neuropsychology applied to learning. She runs the Acu-Visión centre and combines her professional work with university teaching and the training of specialists in neuropsychology and education. She is the author of publications on neuropsychological assessment and educational intervention.
PhD in School and Developmental Psychology. A specialist in educational intervention and child and adolescent development, she has experience of university-level teaching in Psychology, Educational Psychology and Criminology. Her research focuses on behaviour in schools, juvenile delinquency and families.
She holds a PhD in Social Psychology and a degree in Educational Psychology. She has experience in career guidance, educational psychology interventions and university teaching. She is involved in international research projects and has published works in the fields of Psychology, Neuropsychology, Educational Psychology and Education.
Undertake your work placement within an extensive network of educational institutions, educational psychology centres, hospitals and specialist organisations, applying the knowledge you have acquired in real-world contexts of educational psychology counselling and intervention.
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Alfonso X el Sabio University (UAX) is among 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.
Yes. The UAX online Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology is an official qualification worth 60 ECTS credits, recognised in Spain and within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
As it is an officially recognised master’s degree, it provides access to doctoral studies once the requirements set out in current regulations have been met. Furthermore, it may be recognised or accredited by the relevant authorities in different countries in accordance with their applicable legislation.
The Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology combines training in educational psychology assessment and diagnosis, educational guidance, supporting diversity, neuroeducation and educational psychology intervention. You will learn to identify educational needs, analyse the factors involved in teaching and learning processes, and design support strategies tailored to different individuals and contexts.
In addition, you will gain in-depth knowledge of areas such as learning difficulties, educational inclusion, academic and career guidance, counselling for teachers and families, and the development of psychopedagogical intervention programmes. You will be able to complete your training by specialising in one of the programme’s two specialisations: Hospital Educational Psychology or Educational Psychology Support for Older People. the classroom, and prepare teachers to face the challenges of education in the digital age.
If you’d like to find out more, you can read on to discover what an educational psychologist does.
To be eligible for the Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, applicants must hold an official university degree. The programme is primarily aimed at graduates in Early Years Education, Primary Education, Pedagogy, Psychology, Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, Social Education and Teacher Training.
Furthermore, students whose mother tongue is not Spanish must demonstrate a B2 level of Spanish in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Admission is based on an assessment of factors such as academic record, CV and a personal interview, in accordance with the criteria established by the university.
The online Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology lasts 9 months and comprises 60 ECTS credits.
Throughout the programme, you will develop skills in psychopedagogical assessment and diagnosis, educational guidance, supporting diversity, neuroeducation and psychopedagogical intervention, combining theoretical study, practical activities, external placements and the Master’s Thesis.
In addition, you will be able to specialise your profile through one of the programme’s two specialisations: Hospital Educational Psychology or Educational Psychology Support for Older People.
The work placements for the Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology take place in over 700 public, private and state-subsidised schools, as well as in educational psychology practices, hospitals and care homes for the elderly.
During this period, you will have the opportunity to take part in activities relating to psychopedagogical assessment and guidance, supporting diversity, designing educational interventions and providing support to people with different learning needs.
The placements are supervised by a professional tutor from the institution and an academic tutor from the university, facilitating the application of the knowledge acquired in real-life contexts of educational psychology intervention.
The Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology prepares you to carry out assessment, guidance, counselling and educational psychology interventions in a range of educational, social and care settings.
Key professional areas include:
This programme will enable you to work alongside pupils, families, teachers and other professionals to promote learning, educational inclusion and the wellbeing of people at different stages of life.
Yes. As this is an official Master’s degree worth 60 ECTS credits, it may be recognised as a merit in competitive examinations for teaching posts, transfer competitions and other public selection processes relating to the education sector.
However, the specific assessment and scoring will always depend on the terms and criteria set out in each call for applications, as well as the regulations applicable in each education authority.
In addition to its potential value in scoring procedures, the Master’s programme provides specialisation in assessment, guidance and psycho-pedagogical intervention, support for diversity and neuroeducation – skills that are increasingly in demand in the field of education.
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You can consult the academic calendar and timetables at the following link.
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We respond to the genuine needs of our students and staff, because we believe in the continuous improvement of our results. That is why we are always keen to hear anything you wish to tell us.
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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.
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