The academic offer of the University of Cantabria is mostly taught in Spanish. For specific
courses taught in English, please refer to the catalogue of
courses taught in English.
Due to the implementation of the new degree plans,
check the information through
this link. Exchange students can choose subjects that are active in both the new and the old study plan.
You can check the
language requirements of the University of Cantabria
here.
Building:
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING
Type of University:
Public center
Address:
AVENIDA DE LOS CASTROS 52 , 39005 SANTANDER
Date of ANECA Assessment Report:
4/26/2010
Discipline:
Law and Social Sciences
Participating universities:
Academic, scientific and professional interest justification
Basic competences
Have and understand knowledge that can provide a base or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context
Students should know to apply their acquired knowledge and their ability in problem-solving in new or little-known environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study
Students should be capable of integrating knowledge and facing up to the complexity of showing judgment from incomplete or limited information that includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities which are linked to the application of their knowledge and judgment
Students should know how to communicate their conclusions - and the knowledge and reasons sustaining them - to a specialised and non-specialised audience in a clear and unambiguous way
Students should have the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or independent
General competences
Students have demonstrated the ability to conceive, design, implement and adopt a substantial research process with academic seriousness.
Students are able to communicate with their colleagues, with the academic community as a whole and with society in general about their areas of knowledge.
Students demonstrate knowledge in their area of study at a more advanced level and which includes up-to-date sources and knowledge from the forefront of their professional field.
Students know how to apply their knowledge to their work in a professional way and possess the competencies that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
Students have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
Transversal competences
Students develop an ethical commitment and promote human rights, the principles of justice, gender equality, equal opportunities and non-discrimination, as well as the values of a civic culture concerned with the deepening of democracy, solidarity, social inclusion, interculturality, the peaceful resolution of conflicts, cooperation and sustainable global development, both in the public space and in their future professional field.
Students enrich their ability to communicate orally and in writing in the Spanish language.
Students perfect their digital competence and, in general, their skills to search for, obtain, select, process, analyse and communicate different types of information, as well as transform it into knowledge and offer it for the consideration of others.
Students cultivate their capacity for autonomous learning, in addition to interpersonal skills related to teamwork, group collaboration in socially and culturally diverse contexts, critical and self-critical skills, and emotional self-regulation.
Specific competences
Identify and distinguish between the most important features of educational research and analyze their implications for education and its innovation.
Relate research to quality improvement and educational innovation.
Know and critically evaluate the main theoretical-methodological assumptions and paradigms of educational research.
Acquire skills in understanding, analysing and applying the knowledge acquired in the design and development of educational research or innovation.
Know techniques for collecting information and analyzing data.
Acquire advanced autonomous learning skills in the search, access and management of different research sources.
Develop the ability to express, present, and communicate research results or findings in a coherent and structured manner.
Acquire a critical and ethical vision to critically interpret the scientific and technical results in the field of the topics covered in the master's degree.
Make original, innovative and creative contributions, planning, carrying out and communicating scientific and technical results to both specialized and non-specialized audiences in the field of study.
