Overview

Learning Sciences is an interdisciplinary field that examines learning in a wide range of social contexts. Students deeply explore the most current theories of learning, many of which have been and continue to be advanced by Northwestern faculty. Learning sciences is an applied design field as well, with practitioners designing in all aspects of learning environments: curriculum, social arrangements, and even the architectural organization of spaces in which learning takes place. Students studying LS at Northwestern University will be equipped to become leaders in the analysis and design of innovative learning environments.

Real-World Practical Experience

Learning Sciences students will be well versed in both the theory and practice of the learning sciences. All LS students complete a one-quarter practicum internship for academic credit during their junior year, during which they put into practice the skills and knowledge introduced in the classroom. The experience also includes conducting social science research. The program is offered year-round in Chicago and during the summer in San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

Some recent LS practicum sites have included:

The Adler Planetarium
BenchPrep
The Chicago Field Museum
Chicago Public Schools' Office of Language and Cultural Education
Lurie Children’s Hospital
Advocate Medical - Pediatric Development Center
Morningstar
Cognitive Arts

Programme Structure

Courses:

Culture and Cognition
Studies in Organizational Change
Team Dynamics
Design of Learning Environments
Sports, Technology and Learning
Functions of the Learning Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

45 alternative credits

units of credit

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Organisational Behaviour View 1638 other Bachelors in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application
Official secondary school transcript and school report
Counselor recommendation
At least one teacher recommendation
SAT or ACT scores
Official proof of English language proficiency‡ (ONLY for applicants whose first/primary language is not English or whose secondary schooling has not been in English)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Out-of-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Overview

Real-World Practical Experience

Some recent LS practicum sites have included:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Evanston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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