European Master Scholarship In Lifelong Learning at Erasmus Mundus
Scholarship Description
Lifelong Learning has become a predominant goal for international policy making, and is often advocated as a way to achieve socio-economic development and as a tool for promoting the ‘knowledge-based’ society. It means that education is diverse, adapted to the individual and available throughout our lives.
LLL is the guiding principle for educational strategies laid down by the European Commission, OECD and UNECSO, and is increasingly discussed as a framework for reforms in regional and national as well at the emerging economies all over the world.
In the European Council Communication LLL is defined as “all learning activity undertaken throughout life, with the aim of improving knowledge, skills and competence, within a personal, civic, social and/or employment-related perspective.”
The European Masters in Lifelong Learning is an elite programme aimed to provide policy-makers and professionals who manage, deliver or support LLL an opportunity to develop their own analysis and practice in a constantly changing economic, social, technological and political environment. The European Masters in LLL is a response to the growing significance of and demand for LLL in regional and national policy-making worldwide.
The Erasmus Mundus Masters Course is provided by three European universities:
- The Danish School of Education, Aarhus University, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Institute of Education, University of London, London, United Kingdom
- University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
Entry requirements
Admission may be granted to applicants who meet the following criteria:
- A Bachelors or Masters degree with good marks from a recognised institution of higher education.
- A high level of spoken and written English: IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 650 (written paper test) / 280 (computer based test) / 100 (internet based test) is mandatory. Previous experience with English at any level is not sufficient documentation.
- Relevant work experience in the area of policy and management in governmental, inter-governmental, nongovernmental organisations, private enterprises and institution related to lifelong learning is valued.
- An academic qualification essay based on research literature on any aspect of lifelong learning.
The selection criteria includes motivation, academic qualifications, language skills, research experience and professional experience.
Application
Your application MUST include the following documents:
- Application form
- Certified copies of academics transcripts (translated into English)
- EUROPASS CV
- English language proficiency test certificate
- An academic qualification essay based on research literature on any aspect of lifelong learning
- Three passport-size photographs (in an envelope)
- Three recommendation letters from former supervisors of which two must be academics.
Short-listed candidates may be required to attend a live interview either in person or by the video conference (Skype) before the final offer of admission.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
There is a limited number of scholarships:
- For third country students, a Category A scholarship amounts to €48,000 for two academic years out of which the student is expected to cover living expenses, travel expenses etc. and tuition fee.
- For European students, a Category B scholarship amounts to €500 per month for two academic years as a supplement to cover living expenses.
Application form and guidelines
Please download from: www.lifelonglearningmasters.org
Contact information:
Erasmus Mundus Administrator
Ms. Anne Mette Rasmussen
School of Education
University of Aarhus,
Tuborgvej 164
2400 Copenhagen NV
Denmark
Tel.: +45 8888 9405 or
+45 8888 9000
Mail: malll@dpu.dk
Fax: +45 8888 9714
