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Admissions to the 2012-14 Masters Programmes

Applications for the Master’s Programme 2012 -14 are closed

Azim Premji University is committed to developing leaders in the fields of Education and Development, who are passionate about building a more just, equitable and humane society.  Our students experience a vibrant, multi-disciplinary learning environment with:
  • An enriching blend of theory and practice that informs the curriculum, learning processes, field work and institutional design at all levels.
  • A faculty group of leading academicians and practitioners who integrate academic rigour with real world experience.
  • A supportive yet challenging culture of enquiry and discovery.
Applications are invited from working professionals, teachers and fresh graduates for admission to the Masters’ Programmes 2012 – 2014.

Post-graduate programmes (2 years)
  1. Master of Arts in Education
    Develops outstanding professionals for fulfilling careers in Education, including as administrators, curriculum designers, entrepreneurs, technology experts, policy specialists, researchers etc. Students will have the opportunity to focus on specific areas such as Early Childhood Education, School Leadership and Management etc. in the second year. Alternatively, students can pursue a balanced general programme as well.
  2. Master of Arts in Development
    Builds high calibre professionals for leadership in the social sector, with abilities in inter-related development domains, ranging from Governance & Health to Ecology. Career opportunities would be across these domains, including in the field, in operations, in analysis and policy roles.
  3. Masters in Teacher Education *
    Develops highly competent teacher educators. Serves the critical need of the Indian education system, to have a large number of dedicated, high ability professionals in the teacher education system.

For more details please click on the cover to the right to download the brochure for the 2012-14 Masters Programmes.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
M.A. (Education) and M.A. (Development): Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Candidates with work experience are actively encouraged to apply to both these programmes.

Master’s in Teacher Education*: Master’s Degree in any discipline and a professional teaching certification (B.Ed., D.Ed., B.EL.Ed or equivalent). Minimum two years of teaching experience at School or Pre- University levels.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & STUDENT SUPPORT
Financial assistance through educational loans will be available for all students to cover full or part tuition and accommodation expenses. In addition, scholarships may be provided for eligible students, based on an assessment of needs. Working professionals may be eligible for additional financial support schemes. Student support systems include academic tutorials, language, communication skills and counselling. Student accommodation provided as required.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & PLACEMENT SUPPORT
The University provides all students with placement support for careers with NGOs, multilateral agencies, government and industry. Azim Premji Foundation itself plans to hire over 4000 professionals in the next 4 years and will consider a significant number of students for employment. Further, suitable students with work experience of 2 or more years will be considered for pre programme employment offers from the Foundation at the time of admission and may join the Foundation on successful programme completion.
 
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Selection based on written test & interview examining proficiency in English, analytical ability,
general & social awareness and knowledge of relevant subjects. Written test at 25 centres
across India on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 10.30 a.m. Reporting time for the test is 10.00 a.m.

Applications for the Master’s Programme 2012 -14 are closed.

Address: Pixel Park, B Block, PESSE Campus, Electronics City, Hosur Road(Beside NICE Road), Bangalore 560100 Toll Free No: 1800 266 2001
E mail: admissions@apu.edu.in
Website: www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in
 

* Final approval from NCTE is awaited