Learning Engineering
The Master of Arts in Learning Engineering at Boston College University offers a multidisciplinary approach to designing, evaluating, and optimizing learning experiences through the integration of cognitive science, educational theory, and technology. The program equips students with the knowledge and tools needed to create effective instructional systems across educational and organizational settings. Grounded in evidence based learning principles, students explore how people acquire knowledge, how to assess learning outcomes, and how to apply design thinking to build scalable learning solutions.
This program encourages collaboration, experimentation, and iterative design, enabling learners to translate educational goals into high impact learning interventions. With a strong focus on user experience, data informed evaluation, and ethical implementation, students learn to align instructional strategies with human learning processes. Throughout the curriculum, learners engage with case studies, practical design projects, and research methods that help them develop the skills necessary to engineer learning environments that are both innovative and effective.
Key information
Key Facts
- Program Title: Learning Engineering
- Degree Type: Master of Arts
- Duration: 1 year
- Mode of Study: Full-time, On Campus
- Application Deadline: 15 July 2026
- Location: Boston College, United States
- Field of Study: Education
- Language of Instruction: English
Program Structure
Semester 1
- Foundations of Learning Sciences
- Instructional Systems Design
- Human Computer Interaction in Education
- Learning Analytics and Data Interpretation
Semester 2
- Adaptive Learning Technologies
- Evaluation and Assessment of Learning Environments
- Design Studio: Prototyping and Testing
- Capstone Project in Learning Engineering
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are prepared to enter a growing field where the demand for effective, research based learning design is rapidly expanding. They can pursue roles as learning engineers, instructional designers, training developers, or educational technology consultants, working in sectors such as higher education, corporate training, nonprofit organizations, and edtech companies. The program’s emphasis on user centered design, digital tools, and analytics prepares graduates to create customized learning systems, manage large scale educational projects, and collaborate with developers, educators, and data scientists. In addition to design roles, graduates may also support program evaluation, curriculum innovation, and the implementation of learning systems that support accessibility and measurable outcomes. With its focus on scalable solutions and real world impact, the program provides a versatile foundation for careers at the intersection of education, design, and technology.
Why Choose This Program
This program is ideal for students who want to blend creativity, analytics, and pedagogical expertise in order to improve how people learn across settings. The curriculum promotes a forward thinking mindset, combining educational theory with emerging technologies, user experience research, and iterative product design. Learners benefit from access to expert faculty, collaborative studio environments, and hands on projects that simulate the challenges of real learning system development. By fostering skills in learning analytics, design strategy, and human centered education, the program offers a dynamic educational experience rooted in transformational instructional design, empowering graduates to lead innovation in educational development and learning technology.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +1 617 552 8000
Email: admissions@bostoncollege.edu
Address: University of Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States
