Level: Master
Start date: Autumn 2025
City: Jönköping
Credits: 120 credits
Degree: Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Education specialisation in Lifelong Learning
JU Direct Application (recommended), application period: 2024-10-15 - 2025-05-02
For those who apply through universityadmissions.se, application period: Application is closed
## About the programme: In today's rapidly evolving world, the need for lifelong learning and socially sustainable work environments has never been more important. As the workplace continues to be transformed by digitalisation, globalisation and societal challenges, new strategies and leadership approaches are essential. This programme will give you the knowledge and tools to address these pressing issues and to design for lifelong learning and promote the development of socially just and sustainable work practices. The programme examines the shared responsibilities of education and work, focusing on how learning and collaboration can drive positive change. You will explore strategies that promote lifelong learning, develop sustainable leadership, and meet the demands of a rapidly changing labour market. Designed for professionals in all sectors, the programme will empower you to take the lead in building socially responsible workplaces. Through critical thinking and practical solutions, you'll learn to navigate today’s complex work challenges and shape policies and practices that will benefit future generations. ## Career opportunities and further studies After completing your studies, you will be well equipped to work as, for example, an organizational development professional for companies, organisations globally. You will also be well equipped to, in an in-depth way, support people's navigation in a complex working life, in career guidance professions. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to continue your studies at doctoral level at the School of Education and Communication, as well as at many other universities worldwide.

The programme is conducted at School of Education and Communication
Credits: 120 credits
Level: Master
Language: English
Rate of study: 100%
City: Jönköping
Place of study: Normal teaching
Start date: Autumn 2025
Selection: JU Direct Application: Admission is done continuously. For those who apply through universityadmissons.se: Selection is based on previous academic merits. Ranking is made in descending order.
Requirements: The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in Education, Social science, Social Work or Study and career guidance. English proficiency is required. - Social sciences include areas such as social and behavioural sciences, psychology, sociology, ethnology and human geography, political science, economics and economic history, journalism and information, media and communication studies, library and documentation science, business, commerce and administration, purchasing, sales and distribution, marketing, banking, insurance and finance, accounting and taxation, management and administration, clerical and secretarial services, law and jurisprudence, criminology, anthropology, peace and development studies, human rights, disability science, gender science, etc.
Application code: HJ-MU134
Degree: Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Education specialisation in Lifelong Learning
Tuition fee: For the first semester: 60000 SEK
Total tuition fee: 240000 SEK

Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
Preliminary syllabus as PDF (Swedish)
Preliminary syllabus as PDF (English)

Year 1


Autumn 2025

Social Sciences of Sustainability, 5 credits

Social Sustainability in Working Life, 2.5 credits

Leading Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Workplaces, 7.5 credits

Managing Sustainable Career Development throughout Multi-dircectional Careers, 7.5 credits

The Meaning of Work - Meaning-making, Identity and Learning, 7.5 credits


Spring 2026

Individual Literature Course - Systematic Literature Review, 7.5 credits

Research Methods I in Lifelong Learning, Sustainability and Work, 7.5 credits

Field Studies in the World of Work, 7.5 credits

Research Methods II in Lifelong Learning, Sustainability and Work, 7.5 credits


Year 2


Autumn 2026

Meta-critical Perspectives on the Transformation of Working Life, 7.5 credits


Spring 2027

Master´s Thesis in Lifelong Learning, Sustainability and Work, 30 credits


Optional

Sustainability and Communication, (Autumn 2026) , 7.5 credits

The Global Teacher, (Autumn 2026) , 7.5 credits

Critical Issues in Sustainability 1: Social Perspectives on Climate Change and the Environment, (Autumn 2026) , 7.5 credits

Transmedia Storytelling and Design, (Autumn 2026) , 7.5 credits

Digitalization and Implementation Processes in School I (DIP I), (Autumn 2026) , 7.5 credits

Critical Issues in Sustainability 2: Social Justice, Equality, and Human Rights, (Autumn 2026) , 7.5 credits

Media in the Digital Age – Participation, Power and (In)Equality, (Autumn 2026) , 7.5 credits

Project Planning and Sustainability Strategies, (Autumn 2026) , 7.5 credits


After completing your studies, you will be well equipped to work as, for example, an organizational development professional for companies, organisations globally. You will also be well equipped to, in an in-depth way, support people's navigation in a complex working life, in career guidance professions.

 

You will also be eligible to continue your studies at doctoral level at the School of Education and Communication, as well as at many other universities worldwide.

 

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