Official qualification
Train 100% online and at your own pace with a master's degree designed for teachers who want to lead educational innovation. Learn how to integrate new technologies in the classroom and transform your students' learning experience. In addition, you will earn points that will add up to points in the Teacher and Secondary School Competitive Examinations. TOP 2 Best Master in Educational Technology in Spain, according to the Ranking 2025 of Mundo Postgrado. Our students rate it with a 9/10.
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The UAX Master’s Degree in Educational Technology and Digital Teaching Skills prepares you to integrate ICT into the classroom in a pedagogical, strategic and practical way.
Unlike other master’s programmes on the market, here you don’t just learn how to use technology: you learn how to create it. During the programme, you’ll be able to code, develop your own educational apps and build robotics projects, providing you with a thoroughly practical and distinctive learning experience. What’s more, you’ll develop your own educational apps that you can use directly on your mobile, ready to be applied in a real classroom from day one.
In an educational context where digitalisation is advancing at a rapid pace, this Master’s programme prepares you to personalise teaching, motivate pupils and apply technology judiciously, whilst also understanding its impact on the brain and on learning processes.
Throughout the programme, you will approach all subjects from the perspective of Generative Artificial Intelligence, integrating the latest tools into your teaching practice.
This officially recognised Master’s programme will enable you to update your teaching profile with a practical approach aligned with the real needs of the classroom. Its curriculum combines advanced digital skills, innovative methodologies (gamification, microlearning and the flipped classroom) and applied technological development (apps, robotics and AI).
Thanks to its flexible format, you’ll be able to balance your studies with your professional commitments, progress at your own pace and apply what you’ve learnt right from the start. Furthermore, you’ll build your own portfolio featuring the projects and resources developed during the master’s programme, strengthening your teaching profile, whilst gaining access to over 700 work placement agreements and earning points that count towards competitive examinations.
All fields are required
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 Educational Technology and Digital Teaching Competences
First Year
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M120800 | Digital learning and education | OB | 4 |
| M120801 | Design and creation of digital teaching materials | OB | 6 |
| M120802 | The E-learning Centre: digital transformation | OB | 4 |
| M120803 | Educational tools and resources for learning in digital environments | OB | 6 |
| M120804 | Programming and robotics in education | OB | 6 |
| M120805 | Online security, data protection and privacy | OB | 4 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M120807 | Virtual environments and e-learning | OB | 4 |
| M120808 | Gamification and educational video games | OB | 6 |
| M120809 | Educational innovation in the digital sphere | OB | 4 |
| M120811 | Master’s Thesis | OB | 6 |
| M120812 | App Design | OB | 4 |
| M120813 | Work placements | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
*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.
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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.
Discover the official status of your degree and official recognition in your country:
Once you have completed your studies in the Master's Degree in Educational Technology and Digital Teaching Skills you will receive your official European degree issued by the Alfonso X el Sabio University, the first private university in Spain with more than 30 years of experience. Its official programmes are degrees verified by the Council of Universities and are fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area. It has the homologation and automatic recognition by the Educational Systems of Latin America and their corresponding Ministries of Education.
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At UAX, we offer you the opportunity to do an internship in projects related to the digital transformation of education, these internships can be either in an educational centre or in a company.
The internships for the university master's degree in educational technology and digital competences will be carried out in 3 phases:
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.
You can also take part in international placements, meet new colleagues from all over the world and boost your career in the international sector. For more information, please contact the international relations office.
If you have related professional experience, you will be able to validate your internship. Contact our advisors for a personalised study of ECTS recognition.
Access route and requirements
In order to establish the conditions for access, the provisions of article 18 of Royal Decree 822/2021 of 28 September will be taken into account, indicating the correspondence of the field of studies that the student must have completed in order to be able to study this Master's Degree.
The Master's Degree in Educational Technology and Digital Teaching Skills is designed for professionals in the teaching profession (graduates in the different degrees in the area of Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Pedagogy or graduates, graduates/engineers with the Master's Degree in Secondary Teacher Training, Vocational Training and Languages) who wish to train in this area as teaching professionals, as well as graduates in other master's degrees in education.
Admission profile
The Master's Degree in Educational Technology and Digital Teaching Skills (master's degree in ICT) is an official master's degree, so you will be able to access it if you are:
If you already have another qualification, you can study the Master's with the possibility of validating ECTS. Request your free personalised study in accordance with the recognitions agreed with the Community of Madrid.
Admission Test Regulations
https://www.uax.com/portal-de-transparencia/normativa
ADMISSION TESTS
The following criteria will be taken into account for the admission of candidates, which will only be applied in the event that demand exceeds supply:
To start the admission process you must provide the following documentation:
Number of places offered for new students: 240
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.
You can consult the regulations on credit recognition at the following link.
The recognition of credits in the official courses of this degree will be carried out taking into account the adequacy between the competences and knowledge derived from the courses taken and those foreseen in the syllabus of the corresponding courses.
With regard to the credit recognition system for this master's degree, if you already have previous professional experience related to the competences inherent to this degree, it may be recognised in the form of credits, up to a maximum of 6 ECTS. This recognition will require a personalised study. Contact our advisors and they will inform you personally.
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.
Hear first-hand about our education students’ experiences, be inspired, and discover what life is like as a student at UAX and all the opportunities that await you.
Teaching staff on the Master’s degree in ICT
Doctor in Education, accredited by ANECA, psychopedagogical teacher and specialist in Educational Neurotechnology, with extensive experience as a university lecturer. She combines her work with other activities such as teacher training, conferences and publications in different media.
Educational consultant and designer of learning experiences, specialising in e-learning, gamification, narrative design and active methodologies. She trains teachers, leads projects and collaborates with educational institutions in the development of innovative proposals. Founder of Ágora Virtual and creator of the GAUBI app.
Specialist in educational technology and digitalisation, with experience in Microsoft Education, Aonia and Santillana. He has led trainings, events and technological deployments in educational centres. Certified Google and Microsoft trainer, he combines his background in teaching and new technologies with a strong vocation for transforming education.
Specialist in educational digital transformation with more than a decade of experience in the field of pedagogical innovation, educational technology and management of learning communities. He leads digital projects at HedIA, and his career includes collaborations with Microsoft, Telefónica Educación Digital and several universities.
PhD in Philosophy and Educational Sciences, expert in logic, artificial intelligence and educational technology. She has developed her career leading digital innovation projects and teacher training in the pedagogical use of technological platforms and resources.
PhD in Human and Social Sciences, university professor and specialist in educational technology, digital competences and active methodologies. He has experience in teacher training, digital content design and leadership of educational projects. Editor at Procompa.
The Master’s degree in Educational Technology provides professionals with specialised training in the use of digital technologies and tools applied to the field of education. This training opens up a range of career opportunities in the fields of education and technology, in both the public and private sectors. Some of the career opportunities offered by the Master’s in Educational Technology include: educational technology specialist, digital educational resource design, educational technology project management, educational technology consultancy, research in educational technology, educational software development, consultancy for educational technology companies, e-learning specialist, etc. Furthermore, this Master’s degree improves your score in competitive examinations for primary and secondary school teaching posts.
The university master's degree in educational technology (ICT) is an official qualification with 60 ECTS credits and lasts 9 months. Furthermore, by taking this accredited Master's degree in Educational Technology, you will obtain specific merits that will add points to your marks in the competitive examinations for teachers and secondary school teachers.
At the Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX), we offer the opportunity to carry out internships in projects related to digital transformation in education. These internships can be carried out either in an educational centre or in a company.
The internship programme is divided into three phases:
The Master's Degree in Educational Technology and Digital Teaching Skills (ICT Master's Degree) is an official postgraduate programme that offers the possibility of access to different academic profiles, such as:
In the Master in ICT you will be trained through an innovative curriculum that incorporates essential subjects such as Robotics, Cybersecurity, Gamification, microlearning and application design, among other disciplines. In addition, you will use and master active methodologies such as Agile learning, SCRUM, gamification and roleplay as they play a crucial role in modern education.
Mastering educational technologies is essential to face the constant technological changes and the demands of the labour market.
It has continuous assessment, with 40% activities and 60% exams in all subjects.
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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:
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Improvement measures implemented for the degree programme during the academic year:
