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Master of Education Programs

The Faculty of Education offers two Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs providing outstanding opportunities for professionals working in the field of education or in educational roles in the private sector.  Both M.Ed. programs attract people from various professions involving teaching and learning, are not limited to teachers working in the K-12 education sector.  Highlights of the M.Ed. programs include:

• two high demand program options--educational leadership & special education
• accessible, high-quality, people focused programs
• first-rate practical programming tailored to the needs of those working educational roles
• a commitment to graduate student success and developing leaders in the field
• a cohort structure providing a supportive learning community
• exceptional faculty with "real world" expertise
• opportunities for knowledge mobilization and research publication

Programs are offered in a variety of delivery models to support a wide range of personal and professional contexts. Explore the delivery model that suits your needs best!

Program Offerings

M.ed. in educational leadership.

Intakes offered for 2025 with applications opening October 1, 2024 , include:

• Distance Option - part-time online cohort based option with short summer Nanaimo campus based residency components designed for those living at a distance from VIU
• Full Time Option - full-time face-to-face option designed for those wishing to study full time at the Nanaimo campus
• Weekend & Summer Option - part-time face-to-face option designed for full-time working professionals running on Friday evenings and Saturdays during the academic year with an intensive summer (July) component

Special program options:

• Weekend & Summer Option - potentially a Courtenay/Comox cohort for Fall 2025
• Montessori Educator Option - next planned intake July 2026

M.Ed. in Special Education

• Part Time Option - part-time online cohort based option with short summer Nanaimo campus based residency components designed for those living at a distance from VIU
• Full Time Option - full-time face-to-face program designed for those wishing to study full time at the Nanaimo campus
• Inclusive Education Graduate Diploma (IEGD) Laddering Option - part-time online cohort based option for graduates of the IEGD program

Our Program Options

Med leadership.

A Post Degree Program providing 3 flexible options for program completion. A professional preparation for aspiring and practicing school leaders.

MEd Special Education

Designed for practicing teachers who wish to focus on working with children with exceptionalities (part-time cohort delivery model).

The VIU Difference: Why Students Choose VIU's Master's Programs

The Master of Education programs at VIU's Faculty of Education are well known for providing personalized learning through a cohort model. The cohort model is an important factor in building community and offering a support network for you as you work through a master's degree program. VIU's Faculty of Education is also well known for supporting rich connections between our students and the communities in which they work and live. With responsive, knowledgeable instructors and supervisors, our students are able to leverage a variety of research opportunities toward successful completion of their Master of Education whether in Leadership or Special Education.

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Master of Education (MEd)

Working with our outstanding researchers and experts in education, you will develop innovative research, writing, teaching, and leadership skills. Our MEd program gives you the flexibility to choose your research focus. We offer a diverse range of courses and, as a researcher in our community, you will have opportunities to engage in outreach initiatives in the community and in local, national, and international partnerships. 

Research with us!

Research Expertise

Our faculty brings together diverse perspectives on education and fosters multidisciplinary expertise in the following areas:

• Arts Education
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Curriculum Studies
• Early Childhood Education
• Exceptionalities
• History and Philosophy of Education
• Indigenous Education and Land-Based Learning 
• International Education
• Language and Literacy
• Leadership and Policy Studies
• Math, Science, and Technology in Education
• Outdoor Education
• Social Justice and Inclusion
• Flexible degree pathways:  Choose a research-based thesis (6 courses + thesis) or practice-driven project (8 courses + project).
• Timetable that fits your life:  Choose between full-time study (funding available) or part-time study. 
• Course structure:  Our courses are seminar style and consist of 36 instructional hours.
• Courses that interest you: Psychology of Exceptionalities, Indigenous Languages Revitalization, Gender & Sexuality in Education, Decolonizing and Indigenous Research, Creativity in Educational Research, Teaching in the Anthropocene, Improving the Art of Teaching, Development of Language and Literacy, Culture, Power, and Knowledge: Looking to Possibility, Social Inequity in Education: A Global Perspective. You can find course descriptions on the  School of Graduate Studies calendar .
• Support and guidance:  You will be provided with an academic advisor and supervisor to support your progress and success in the program. Many academic, writing, career, and collaborative workshops are offered. 
• Engage with new communities:  Check out our optional internship opportunity that helps you gain experience with new communities of practice and enhance your skills through field application.
• Gain teaching and research experience:  Graduate students have the opportunity to teach in our Bachelor of Education programs or research with our faculty. As a teaching assistant or research assistant you can gain experience and funding.
• Join an active research community:  As part of your MEd, you will be immersed in an active research community with opportunities to work in research groups and attend academic conferences.

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How to Apply

Applications to all graduate programs are made through the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affair website starting in September for admission the following year. 

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Education program, applicants must provide evidence of:

• A minimum of a mid-B average in a 4-year Bachelor's degree or its equivalent. or
• A BEd degree, and a minimum of a B- average in a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.

Professional experience and/or an Honours degree are considered assets.

Applicants whose native languages do not include English must obtain a passing score in one of the accepted tests of English language proficiency. Information can be found in the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies here: International Students.

Persons who are uncertain if they are eligible for admission to the MEd program are encouraged to contact the Graduate Studies Office at the Faculty of Education.

Application Information

Completed applications (including submission of transcripts and references) are due by January 15. Students are considered for September admission. We strongly encourage applicants to reach out to  potential supervisors . 

Late Applications

Late applications will be accepted from domestic applicants until April 15, including the submission of all supporting documentation, if there is space remaining in the program. This extension does not apply to international applicants.

Important Information for International Students

To be competitive for admission to the MEd program, applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada must provide evidence of:

• Successful completion of a four-year undergraduate degree program related to the field of education with no less than a grade point average of “A” or 85%.
• Two or more years of  full-time  professional experience in the field of education.
• Have research interests in an area that matches the core faculty research interests at the Faculty of Education.  Please clearly indicate in your online application why you consider the Faculty to be a good fit to pursue your proposed research.
• At Queen's University English is the language of instruction and communication. Proficiency in English is, therefore, a prerequisite for admission. Applicants whose first language is not English or who have not recently studied for at least one complete year at a post-secondary institution where English is the official language of instruction, will be required to obtain satisfactory results in an English language proficiency test, as part of the application process, and before their application will be considered complete.

Language Testing Requirements

Please note that only the School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs (SGSPA) at Queen’s University can grant an exemption to the English language proficiency requirements. Please direct these requests to the  Director of Admissions, School of Graduate Studies.  

For details and English language proficiency requirements, please refer to the  SGSPA website .

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Tuition & student fees

• Information about funding and UHIP mandatory health insurance
• Information about applying for Canadian permits and visas
• Queen’s University International Centre  

Special Student Admission to Graduate Studies Courses

If you are interested in taking a graduate course without registering for a program, you can apply for Special Student Admission. To receive permission to take a graduate course as a Special Student, application must be made to and reviewed by the Faculty of Education and then approved by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. Please contact the Graduate Studies & Research Office to request an application form.

Application Deadlines for Special Student Admission

If the application deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline will be the following Monday. These deadlines are firm and include the submission of all supporting documentation. 

For additional information, see:  Graduate Studies Calendar: Special Student Admission .

Language Proficiency

English is the language of instruction at Queen’s University and applicants who are non-native speakers of English must have achieved the required level of proficiency on one of the tests of English language listed below.

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based . Required test scores: 580 (paper-based) / 237 (computer-based) / 92 Internet-based). To be competitive applicants should also achieve a minimum of 4.5 on the Test of Written English (TWE).
• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) . Required test scores: a minimum of Band 7.

Additional information on language proficiency tests is available on the  School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs website .

Applicants are responsible for all arrangements and costs associated with completing the English Facility test.

Research with us

Our Faculty brings together diverse perspectives on education, fostering multidisciplinary expertise with an active collaborative research community. Our research leads to new knowledge and understandings of teaching and learning, and progressive changes in educational policies and practices.

Financing Your Studies

Funding packages.

Funding packages are awarded to students based on academic merit and they may consist of a combination of the following: scholarships, fellowships, external awards the student may bring with them, internal awards, research assistantships or teaching assistantships.

There is no minimum guarantee for MEd students; however, funding packages may range from $7,000 - $10,000 per year (first five terms).

Normally, if students apply for and successfully obtain a teaching or research assistantship the average funding for eligible MEd students is approximately $10,000 per year.

Minimum funding offers are communicated to applicants when they receive an offer of admission.

Tuition, Fees and Costs

Information on tuition, fees and costs as well as the financial support offered to graduate students from the University and external agencies is provided by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs :

• Tuition, Fees and Cost of Living
• Funding for Queen's Graduate Students

There are a number of internal awards available to our MEd students including travel fellowships and awards. 

Teaching Assistant

Graduate students who want to be considered for a teaching assistant position as part of their funding package are required to apply for one or more of the postings listed under  Work at Queen's .

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MA in Educational Studies

• MEd : (ALE) Adult Learning and Education
• MEd : (ALGC) Adult Learning and Global Change
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Degree Master of Arts Mode of delivery On campus Specialization Educational Studies Program Components Coursework + Thesis required -->

UBC Vancouver is situated in the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam).

The MA in Educational Studies is thesis-based. It is for students who wish to undertake significant original research in the form of a 6-credit thesis. 1

The degree prepares educational researchers for many contexts and is also suitable preparation for students wishing to apply to doctoral work in education (PhD and EdD).

The MA degree is completed in 2-3 years , or over a longer period if studying part-time.

Faculty who teach and supervise students in the MA in Educational Studies work in many different traditions. These are represented in four concentrations. You will pick one of these, or a general concentration, when you apply:

• Adult Learning and Education (ALE)
• Educational Leadership and Administration (EDAL)
• Higher Education (HIED)
• Society, Culture and Politics in Education (SCPE)
• General concentration

Join our program to learn how to do the cutting edge-research that will help the next generation of educators and policymakers create meaningful change.

Faculty in the Department of Educational Studies are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion social justice, decolonization and Indigenization.

We especially encourage applications from prospective students belonging to any group experiencing historical and systemic marginalization on grounds enumerated under the British Columbia Human Rights Code .

1 The department’s M.Ed. degrees are course-based options for students who wish to learn about educational research at the graduate level, but who do not wish to complete a thesis . Instead of a thesis, M.Ed. students may choose to complete a 40-50 page, 3-credit graduating research paper (EDST 590) that a faculty member supervises, or to complete all of their degree requirements through course work only (30 credits of course work).

Admissions Requirements for Graduate Study

All graduate program applicants in the Department of Educational Studies (EDST) must meet the minimum entry requirements established by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, which oversees graduate work at UBC. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will be considered for admission only in exceptional circumstances.

More Info: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-arts-educational-studies

General Eligibility

To be eligible for admission to a master’s degree program at UBC, applicants must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree (apart from applicants from Quebec) with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (at UBC 76%) in third- and fourth-year courses prescribed by the Department concerned as prerequisite to the master’s program.

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies - Minimum Academic Requirements: Canadian or U.S. Credentials http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/minimum-academic-requirements-canadian-or-us-credentials

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies - Minimum Academic Requirements: International Credentials http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/minimum-academic-requirements-international-credentials

English Requirements

English Proficiency Test Score: Applicants whose degrees are from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language prior to being extended an offer of admission. Acceptable English language proficiency tests for applicants to graduate studies are:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score of 600 (paper version), 250 (computer version), 92 with a minimum of 22 in each component (iTB) is required for admission to all programs in Educational Studies. Visit TOEFL’s website
• IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): Minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no other component score less than 6.0.
• MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): Minimum overall score of 81.

The applicants must have an official report of their score on one of these tests sent directly from the testing service to the Graduate Program Assistant, Department of Educational Studies at the address below by the application deadline. Score reports more than two years old will not be accepted.

More Information: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/english-proficiency-requirements

EDST provides scholarship funding to outstanding full-time MA applicants. Students who apply to the EDST MA are automatically considered for scholarship funding. Funding is limited and distributed on a competitive basis.

Program Requirements

The EDST MA is a 30 credit program that culminates in the completion of a research thesis .

The degree provides beginning researchers with strong preparation for their own research projects and a rich learning environment for studying educational theories, methodologies, and problems.

Full-time MA students typically enroll in two courses per term, with the required courses completed within the first year.

Part-time students enroll in one or more courses a term.

Students enrolled in the MA program must complete the following:

• 6 credits of required MA courses, EDST 571 (3 credits) and EDST 572 (3 credits)
• 3 credits of advanced research methods coursework
• 15 credits of coursework in an MA concentration (3 required courses and 2 electives) or 15 credits of coursework in an independent or general concentration
• 6-credit MA thesis

Program Worksheets are available here: Student Program of Study Worksheets

Required Educational Studies MA courses

• EDST 571 Educational Research: Relating Questions, Theory and Methodology is a required course in Winter Term 2 (3 credits).
• EDST 572 Research, Writing, and Representation (3 credits) is a second required course. To accommodate both full- and part-time students, required MA courses are normally offered in evening time slots or on weekends.

Required Courses in each MA Concentration

Adult Learning and Education (ALE) EDST 503  Foundations of Adult Learning and Education EDST 514  Adult Education Program Planning Theory EDST 518  Theory and Research on Adult Learning

Educational Administration and Leadership (EDAL) EDST 532  Leadership in Educational Organizations EDST 581  Leadership, Administration, and the Aims of Education EDST 582  The Study of Educational Organizations

Higher Education (HIED) EDST 521  Foundations of Higher Education EDST 511  Organization and Administration of Higher Education EDST 536  Higher Education Systems in Canada

Society, Culture and Politics in Education (SCPE)  EDST 577    The Social Context of Educational Policy (Social Contexts of Educational Policy and Politics) EDST 509    Constructing Citizens: Canada and the Educational Past EDST 597    Educational Theories (Educational Theories: Equality, Democracy, and Justice)

Independent or General Option This option is planned in conjunction with one’s research supervisor. In total, 12 credits of coursework are required.

The MA thesis is an original document which the student has intensively studied a problem, a set of circumstances, or analyzed a particular concept or set of ideas. Students develop research proposals that must be approved by a research supervisory committee. Research supervisory committees usually consist of a research supervisor and one committee member.  Research supervisory committees provide program advice, assist students to develop a research proposal, read and critique drafts of the thesis, and help ensure that the thesis is ready for defense.

Evaluation of the thesis is based on a range of considerations. The research committee works with the student to develop a strong, defensible thesis. The EDST MA requires a public defense. The defense will include the assessment provided by an external examiner. The length of the thesis is usually 80 to 100 pages in total.

Apply Online: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission

The number of graduate students who can be accommodated is limited and only the best qualified applicants can hope to secure places. To ensure that all applicants are treated equitably, your application will go through several stages before a decision is made on acceptance or rejection. Once your transcripts have been reviewed to determine if you are eligible for admission to graduate study at UBC, several faculty members in scholarly areas related to your area of interest will read your application and individually assess your suitability for admission.

As well as evaluating all components of your application, we must be convinced by the statement of intent that your academic interests are congruent with those of the department, that your background is adequate for graduate work in your area of interest, and that the department and university possess the necessary resources for you to complete the degree. An Educational Studies faculty member in your area of interest must be willing to become your adviser.

You will be informed of the department’s decision by March 31 . The department recommends applicants to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for admission. If you are admitted conditionally, subject to completing a degree in progress or courses, these conditions will be included in the offer of admission. Successful applicants are asked to inform the department as soon as possible whether they will accept a place in the Higher Education Program in the Department of Educational Studies. If you decide to accept our offer, you must contact your adviser. Together with your advisor, you should plan a program of study.

Applications should be submitted online at  www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online . All of the following components of an application must be received by the department’s Graduate Program Assistant before the file can be reviewed by the appropriate admissions committee.

• Online UBC application form . When you submit an online application at  www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online , the completed form is automatically forwarded to the Graduate Program Assistant. Non-refundable processing fee payable to UBC. See the cover of the official UBC application form for the exact amount.
• Upload digital copies (.pdfs) of official transcripts.  See Digital Copies of Official Transcripts tab for details.
• Electronic references : In the online application system, applicants are asked to provide an email address for each referee. Once the online application has been submitted, a unique link will be emailed to each referee, allowing them to log in to a secure site and submit an online reference or upload a reference document as an attachment.

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Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education

• Reference forms : UBC provides a  general reference form . Your referee may fill out this form and mail it directly to the EDST Program Office in a sealed and endorsed envelope.
• All references must be sent by referees directly. Reference letters or forms submitted by the applicant will not be accepted .
• The application system and department are unable to accept referee emails from Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail, MSN or other free email accounts.
• By “sealed, endorsed envelope” we mean that the envelope needs to be sealed and that the signature of the referee be placed over the seal (i.e., partially on the flap and partially on the rest of the envelope).
• your background and experience
• description of your research topic or area of enquiry
• the association of the proposed research with research undertaken in EDST
• name(s) of faculty member(s) with whom the applicant has contact and/or may be suitable as research supervisor
• Writing Sample. - You must provide a writing sample that will serve as  evidence of your potential to write at the graduate level in EDST. Normally, the writing sample is 10 to 20 pages in length (e.g., course paper).

Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish to have submissions returned.

After submitting your application, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all supporting materials are submitted by the application deadline. The Admissions Committee will only review completed applications. You can check the status of your application and supporting materials through the online application system .

Applicants from outside Canada should be aware of additional requirements that may apply. Please read the following to determine which of these requirements may apply to you.

International Credentials Equivalency

Please see the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/minimum-academic-requirements-international-credentials

International Transcripts and Translation Requirements

See International Transcripts and Translation Requirements tab for details

Entering Canada

To enter Canada, a “Student Authorization” (Student Visa) is required. Apply as soon as possible to the nearest Canadian Consular or Immigration Office since it may take 8–10 weeks for processing. For applicants applying from the People’s Republic of China it may take 3–6 months. Applying for a Student Authorization requires a UBC letter of admission/acceptance; a valid passport; and evidence of adequate funds for tuition, maintenance of the student and, if married, the student’s spouse and children, plus travel funds to and from Canada. Please consult the Immigration Canada website:  http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp .

If the application for a visa is approved, the UBC letter of admission/acceptance will be returned to the student and must be retained for presentation to the Immigration Officer at the Canadian point of entry.

Canadian Transcripts

UBC has changed its application document requirements.

If you are applying to begin study in 2016 or beyond, you will normally scan and upload digital copies (.pdfs) of official required documents in the application system. These are considered "unofficial documents". These uploaded copies of your official documents will be used for initial evaluation of the applicant.

Conditional admission offers may be made based on documents uploaded to the application system. However, admission offers will not be finalized and applicants will not be allowed to register in a graduate program until one set of all required official academic records are received and validated by the University.

UPLOADING UNOFFICIAL COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS IN THE APPLICATION SYSTEM

Applicants with Canadian transcripts (other than UBC) must obtain an official paper transcript for every post-secondary institution they have attended.  UBC transcripts are not required.

Each transcript should be scanned as an individual .pdf file and then uploaded to the application system as indicated. They should be named: "Applicant Full Name-Document Description.extension"

Kelly Smith-University of Waterloo Transcript.pdf Kelly Smith-CV.pdf Kelly Smith-Journal of Neurosciences Paper.pdf

Transcripts must be scanned front and back. All pages of one transcript, front and back, should be uploaded as a single file (rather than a separate file for each page).

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

To be considered official, academic records must either be received in official university envelopes, sealed and endorsed by the issuing institution, or be sent via secure electronic delivery by the issuing institution.

If you have been offered admission conditional upon receipt of official documentation, you must provide UBC with one set of official transcripts for every postsecondary institution you have attended for the equivalent of one year or more of full-time study. UBC reserves the right to also require any individual applicant to provide official transcripts for study of less than one year duration. Do not send official transcripts before receiving an offer of admission unless you have received special instructions from the graduate program to which you have applied.

Documents being provided to meet conditions of admission should be sent directly to:

Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies University of British Columbia 6371 Crescent Rd Vancouver, BC CANADA  V6T 1Z2

CURRENT AND FORMER UBC STUDENTS

You do not need to submit UBC transcripts as part of your graduate application, as this data is already available through the student database system. However, be aware that you are still responsible for submitting transcripts from all other post-secondary institutions that you have attended (e.g., exchange year, transfer year, etc.).

International Transcripts and Translations

UPLOADING UNOFFICIAL COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN THE APPLICATION SYSTEM

Applicants with transcripts from non-Canadian post-secondary institutions must obtain an official paper transcript for every post-secondary institution they have attended.

Each transcripts should be scanned as an individual .pdf file and then uploaded to the application system as indicated. Otherwise, they should be named: "Applicant Full Name-Document Description.extension"

Peng Zhang-Peking University Transcript.pdf Peng Zhang-Peking University Transcript English Translation.pdf Peng Zhang-CV.pdf Peng Zhang-Journal of Neurosciences Paper.pdf

If you have transcripts that are issued in a language other than English, then in addition to uploading digital copies of the documents in their original language, you must also upload a certified literal English translation of your transcripts from your home university's translation service or certified English translator.

Please consult the document scanning and uploading instructions provided within the online application for detailed instructions.

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

After being offered admission: If you have been offered admission conditional upon receipt of official documentation, you must provide UBC with one set of official transcripts for every postsecondary institution you have attended for the equivalent of one year or more of full-time study. UBC reserves the right to also require any individual applicant to provide official transcripts for study of less than one year duration.

If an official transcript does not indicate the degree name and the degree conferral date, then an official copy of the degree certificate must also be submitted

If your university issues only one original copy of transcripts/degree certificates:

Make photocopies of your original academic records and send them to your home university. Ask your home university to:

• verify that the photocopies are consistent with their records.
• attest that the copies are true photocopies and stamp them with an official university stamp.
• put the attested, stamped photocopies in sealed envelopes endorsed by the Registrar.
• mail the sealed, endorsed envelopes directly to Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies.

If your transcripts are issued in a language other than English:

• arrange to have a set of all official transcripts issued in their original language.
• obtain a certified literal English translation of your transcripts from your home university's translation service.
• send both the original transcripts and the literal English translation to UBC Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies.

If your home university does not provide English translations of transcripts:

• make a photocopy of your copy of your transcripts. Do not open a sealed, endorsed envelope containing transcripts intended for submission to your program.
• take the copy to a certified English translator and ask them to provide a complete, word-by-word, literal English translation.
• tell the translator to put both the original language photocopy and the English translation into a sealed envelope, and endorse the envelope by signing across the seal.
• send the sealed, endorsed envelopes from the translator to UBC Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies.
• send your original transcripts in the original language to UBC Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies.

Note: Academic records must be translated in their entirety, including any information that appears on the reverse side of any document.

UBC does not accept the following:

• photocopies that have not been stamped, attested and endorsed by the Registrar at your home university
• documents in envelopes that have been opened
• documents that do not arrive in sealed envelopes endorsed by the issuing institution or certified translator
• documents that arrive without the official seal of the university
• photocopies notarized by a notary public
• photocopies endorsed by a lawyer, professor, judge etc.
• unofficial translations
• non-literal translations

Do not send academic records that are not in sealed and endorsed envelopes. It will only delay the processing of your application.

Documents being provided to meet conditions of admission  should be sent directly to:

Note that fees are subject to change by the University.

Tuition for EDST MA Graduate Programs

Tuition fees for Research MA Programs are found on the UBC Calendar website .

Deadlines for applications

Deadlines for the EDST MA program can be found on the EDST website .

Quick links:

For more information about this program, the department and admission procedures can be found at  edst.educ.ubc.ca or by contacting:

EDST Graduate Program Assistant Email:  [email protected] Tel: 604.822.6647

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Master of education at a glance.

The graduate studies program in Education is responsible for the preparation of professional educators who may pursue advanced study at the doctoral level and/or advanced professional employment. Master's level programs advance students' knowledge to the point of mastery and also prepare students to demonstrate that they are capable of advancing the knowledge of their disciplines.

The UNBC School of Education has two MEd programs and graduate certificate programs in Multidisciplinary Leadership (MDL) and Special Education. Completion or exit route from either of the MEd specializations can be done through: (1) comprehensive exam; (2) project; or (3) thesis. The Special Education specialization, however, also uses portfolios as an exit route option. Learners of the current MEd programs have academic advisors upon entry to the specialization. The advisor role is to support the students and ensure all necessary forms and courses are taken toward degree completion. Within the first two years and after completing 12-credits of their program a student can choose to stay with their original academic advisor who will now become their exit route supervisor or select another faculty member to become their supervisor to guide learners' degree completion depending on the chosen exit route. The degree can be taken through a part-time status, which often leads to four years to complete or a full-time status, which often takes students a minimum of two years to complete.

The UNBC School of Education is in the midst of the M.Ed. Program Renewal that is cohort-based and designed for community service professionals. The two programs proposed are Transformative Leadership: People, Place, and Land and Exceptionalities Education. Implementation of these new programs awaits final degree approval. Until they are approved, the existing M.Ed. programs in MDL and Special Education continued to be offered, and will run concurrent to the new programs until all students complete their degrees.

The purpose of the proposed 30-credit M.Ed. degree is to prepare learners as public intellectuals to lead and inform practice within the context of People, Place and Land – particularly in rural and remote contexts – locally and beyond. It is with great honour and respect that we acknowledge our teaching and learning on the traditional land of the Lhedli T’enneh people. As allies, we acknowledge them as traditional owners of their territory, language, knowledge, protocols and practices of Duneneh (people), Hoonzoo (a nice place) and Keyoh (land). We respect all forms of life, 'En Cha Huna. Our students will start and end their program on the land, in ceremony, sharing experiences and learnings as they become public intellectuals.  We respectfully receive Edie Fredrickson’s gift of the word Ts’uwhut’I – place where we live – to describe the learning themes woven throughout the program.

The foci of Ts’uwhut’I and becoming a Public Intellectual is woven throughout the learning experiences in this cohort-based program.  The Chronicle of Higher Education suggests being a “public intellectual means teaching others about things [one] cares about deeply — across borders and to numbers of people it would otherwise be impossible to reach.” https://www.chronicle.com/article/The-Making-of-a-Public/241332

Multidisciplinary Leadership Specialization

The Multidisciplinary Leadership specialization has been developed in the Master of Education Program to prepare graduates to take on roles of responsibility and leadership in a variety of educational and community environments. Our graduates will develop skills in collaboration and communication, as well as specific leadership practices that enable the creation of positive and innovative organizational environments. The focus on leadership will provide the pedagogical knowledge necessary to ground effective practice in the diverse and rich scholarship of leadership.

Special Education Specialization

The Special Education specialization prepares students to provide professional services and leadership in Special Education and educational programs offered in schools and other educational institutions. The part-time program includes an integrated core of required courses, elective courses, and thesis, project portfolio, or comprehensive examination routes.

This Special Education specialization is delivered online in its entirety. It requires a minimum of 31 graduate credit hours for completion, with an option to take up to 10 additional elective credit hours within the degree route. The Special Education specialization requires students to complete five (5) required courses, and a sufficient number of elective courses to meet the minimum 31 credit hour graduation requirement including the comprehensive examination (3 credit hours), portfolio (3 credit hours), project (6 credit hours), or thesis (9 credit hours) routes. The degree can be taken through a part-time status, which often leads to four years to complete or a full-time status, which often takes students a minimum of two years to complete.

Leading for Learning Certificate

Required Courses:

• EDUC 609-3   Aboriginal Learners: History, Culture and Ways of Knowing
• EDUC 606-3   Leading for Change
• EDUC 615-3   The School Principalship        
• EDUC 616-3   Policy and Politics in Public Education
• EDUC 617-3   Leading for Learning: Teacher Leadership and Principal Preparation 
• EDUC 626-3   Inclusive Education: Learning for All
• EDUC 656-3   Instructional Leadership

Plus a Leadership Development Portfolio and an Inquiry Project which are embedded in the courses.

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Domestic applicants do not need to supply a Criminal Record Check (CRC) Search Result upon application.  If subsequently offered admission, the Office of the Registrar will provide details about having a British Columbia Criminal Record Check (BC CRC) completed prior to the first day of classes of their entry semester. Please note that this information should be seen as up to date and reliable even though it contradicts the UNBC Graduate calendar information .

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Educational Leadership (M.A.)

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The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Leadership (Thesis) offered by the Department of Integrated Studies in Education in the Faculty of Education is a research-intensive program that emphasizes advanced and stimulating learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, out-of-the-box thinking, and academic writing to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

The program may also be taken as an option in Gender and Women's Studies where students focus their coursework and research on gender and women's studies, and issues in feminist research and methods.

Unique Program Features

• The program is designed to prepare leaders in the field of education who are committed to personal and institutional improvement in schools and other sites of formal or informal learning. A central theme of the program is the impact of policy on educational practice at local, national, and international levels;
• The thesis option is recommended for students interested in undertaking a more in-depth independent study or in moving on to a PhD upon completion of their Master's degree.

University-Level Admission Requirements

• An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
• English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.

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The Master of Educational Technology (MET) program educates professionals in the use and impact of digital learning technologies. This fully online graduate program provides a unique opportunity for our students to study and engage in:

• Technology-supported instruction
• Planning and management of learning technologies and eLearning
• Design and development of digital learning technologies and environments
• Digital literacy and digital culture in formal and informal learning contexts

MET faculty work on the leading edge of curriculum design and technology integration, digital culture, youth culture, digital literacy, gaming, and interface design. Our courses examine digital learning and culture from a wide range of perspectives, including environmental and sustainability education, Indigenous learning frameworks, and inclusive education.

Deadline for 2019 Applications: November 6

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Program Overview

Our fully online graduate program offers two internationally-recognized credentials that explore the potential uses and impacts of learning technologies in a variety of contexts.

Join our international community of learners and discover how the informed use of digital media and technology can inspire learners and educators within and beyond classrooms, around the world.

Current students are warmly invited to join any of the MET social media channels that are part of the MET Community Hub. These channels are populated by MET students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Ready to apply? Applications and all relevant documents must be submitted by application deadlines. An Academic Advisor is available to provide assistance with your registration planning.

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“The best part of teaching in the MET program is learning from my diverse students. Their life stories, professional experiences, and their MET journey have been fascinating and invaluable. I enjoyed learning from students who are working as: a Virtual Reality Education developer; a classroom teacher at a school in the Canadian Artic region, Nunavut; an instructor in Saudi Arabia; a Canadian teacher working in China; an Indigenous school administrator in Alberta where schools are incorporating hologram technology to create elders’ story circles, Music teachers who are learning about K-Pop, Punjabi music, and Paw Patrol songs, and many more. It’s been truly exciting and humbling.”

Hyoshin Kim is an Instructor in the MET Program.

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MET’s class of 2024 is the second-largest graduating class in the program’s history with 74 students crossing the stage at Convocation in May. Congratulations! The MET graduate degree and certificate promote the informed use of technology to inspire, engage, and support learners both within and beyond the classroom. Since beginning instruction in 2002, the program […]

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The mission of the Adult Learning and Education graduate program at UBC is to contribute to the creation, elaboration, exchange and application of knowledge concerning the education and learning of adults in diverse contexts. This includes the development of scholars and reflective practitioners who will shape society and its institutions in ways that promote lifelong education and learning for all in critical ways.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

What makes the program unique?

The Adult Learning and Education (ALE) program is the oldest graduate adult education program in Canada with historical roots in traditions of social welfare, community development and extension education. ALE is concerned with the development of scholars and practitioners who will shape society in ways that promote lifelong learning for all. Our ALE program challenges students to understand the diverse contexts in which adult learning occurs and their role in these from a wide variety of theoretical, conceptual and philosophical perspectives.

Program Structure

The M.Ed. program is considered a professional degree for people who wish to work as practitioners in any adult education setting, most often as instructors, program planners, consultants or administrators. It is a 30-credit program with required and elective courses.

All on-campus master's students take a core of 9 credits of the following adult learning and education courses:

• EDST 503 (3)
• EDST 514 (3)
• EDST 518 (3)

These core courses are supplemented with electives that allow students to deepen their study of adult learning and education or to explore topics and issues addressed elsewhere in the department and the university that have implications for adult learning and education.

Students must also take a 3-credit research methods course approved by their pro-tem advisor (for available options, refer to the Program’s website).

To complete their 30-credit program, students can a) complete 15 credits of electives and the 3-credit graduating paper (EDST 590); or b) complete 18 credits of electives.

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Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, program instructions.

Please ensure you follow the instructions in the online application system. After submitting your application, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all supporting materials are submitted properly and by the application deadline. The Admissions Committee will only review complete applications. You can check the status of your application and supporting materials through the online application system.

1) Check Eligibility

Minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 92

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 6.5

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is not required.

2) Meet Deadlines

September 2025 intake, application open date, canadian applicants, international applicants, deadline explanations.

Deadline to submit online application. No changes can be made to the application after submission.

Deadline to upload scans of official transcripts through the applicant portal in support of a submitted application. Information for accessing the applicant portal will be provided after submitting an online application for admission.

Deadline for the referees identified in the application for admission to submit references. See Letters of Reference for more information.

3) Prepare Application

Transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

• Supervision

Course-based programs do not have a thesis component. While they may assign academic advisors to students, they do not require applicants to reach out to individual professors / faculty members to seek commitment as their thesis supervisor. Please do not contact faculty members for the purposes of thesis supervision if you are applying to this program.

Citizenship Verification

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial Support

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options.

Program Funding Packages

We do not offer any scholarships within the department for our MEd programs, however you can check out the information on the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Graduate Awards website about possible funding opportunities.

Average Funding

Within this program 10 students received funding in the form of teaching or research assistantships or internal or external awards averaging $16,000 .

• 1 student received an internal award valued at $16,000.

Employer support

Organizations may provide their employees with tuition benefits as part of an employment package to support lifelong learning of their workforce.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

Professional / course-based programs usually do not provide merit-based funding. Some programs may offer bursaries.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Master of Education in Adult Learning and Education (MEd). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

Completion Rates & Times

Related programs, same specialization.

• Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning and Education (GCALE)

Same Academic Unit

• Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy (EdD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (PhD)
• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (GCHIED)
• Master of Arts in Educational Studies (MA)
• Master of Education in Adult Learning and Global Change (MEd)
• Master of Education in Curriculum and Leadership (MEd)
• Master of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership (MEd)
• Master of Education in Educational Studies (MEd)
• Master of Education in Higher Education (MEd)
• Master of Education in Society, Culture and Politics in Education (MEd)

At the UBC Okanagan Campus

• Master of Education, Master of Arts in Education (MEd, MA)

Further Information

Specialization.

The Adult Learning and Education (ALE) program has historical roots in traditions of social welfare, community development and extension education. ALE is concerned with the development of scholars and practitioners who will shape society in ways that promote lifelong learning for all.

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“ I am planning to use amateur radio licensing as an entry point into wireless technology because it will enable students to gain practical skills and a credential that can potentially last a lifetime.” Dr. Ronald Kumon, Kettering University Associate Professor of Natural Sciences

Kettering University Professor Helping Transform Amateur Radio Education

In December, Dr. Ronald Kumon, Kettering University Associate Professor of Natural Sciences, was awarded the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) Terrell Teaching Innovation Grant, a $6,000 investment to transform his Physics 224 course into a cutting-edge learning experience. Dr. Kumon’s goal is to integrate wireless technology and amateur radio in ways that excite students and prepare them for future careers in STEM fields. Through the CETL grant, he’s redefining how hands-on learning meets the future of communication technology.

To prepare for the redesigned course, Dr. Kumon attended national conferences, connected with other universities, and collaborated with Kettering alumni to shape a program that sets students up for success. As part of his outreach, Dr. Kumon participated in key amateur radio events and research initiatives, including a solar eclipse radio experiment that gathered critical scientific data.

“My work on the ‘Electricity and Magnetism’ course is focused on placing the traditional content of the course into the context of a topic of contemporary interest, namely wireless technology,” Dr. Kumon said. “I am planning to use amateur radio licensing as an entry point into wireless technology because it will enable students to gain practical skills and a credential that can potentially last a lifetime.”

Students who take the new course will have the chance to earn an amateur radio license — adding a professional credential to their portfolio. With the course set to launch in Fall 2024, Dr. Kumon is already preparing future coursework, labs, and materials, ensuring students don’t just learn — they lead.

Master in Teaching with Elementary Certification

Completing the Master in Teaching program along with meeting state requirements leads to a Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate with an Elementary (K – 8) Endorsement as well as a master’s degree. The program can be completed in 15 months full-time and 27 months part-time.

The Master in Teaching with Elementary Certification program has an emphasis on social justice . The WSU Vancouver MIT program emphasizes the connection between teaching experiences and the practical realities of K – 8 classrooms, as well as the importance of collaboration with colleagues and students on teaching strategies and a professional network.

Admission requirements

Bachelor’s degree.

Admission is selective and requires a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (per Graduate School policy) in a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. This degree can be in any content area.

• Take a basic skills test ACT/SAT/WEST-B (all sections—mathematics, reading and writing) per Washington state teacher certification requirements. There is no preference for one test or another, and no minimum score required; old scores can be submitted. Scores must be on file at WSU Pullman at the time of application.
• If ordering SAT scores, visit the College Board website and use school code: 4705.
• If ordering ACT scores, visit the ACT website and use school code: 4482.
• If registering for the WEST-B , select the State of Washington and WSU Pullman to receive official test scores.
• Applicants must also pass both subtests one and two of the NES test for Elementary Education and submit scores by the time of application. All test scores must be sent to WSU Pullman.

Experience with children

Supervised experience with K – 8 children is required. Public school classroom experience is preferred, babysitting/nannying is not acceptable. Email  Academic Coordinator to discuss whether your experiences qualify. Documented experiences must be completed by the time of application and must have occurred within three years of the program start date.

Program structure

The program begins annually in May (summer semester). It involves a minimum of 52 semester hours of certification courses including a year-long field experience. This program does not allow time for full-time employment. You will need to be available during the weekday for field-based work in local schools and for classes in person on the WSU Vancouver campus.

Summer semester schedule (first semester in program):

• Classes are scheduled across the whole summer term (early May – late July), with most classes offered twice a week during the day or late afternoon.

Fall semester schedule:

Fall classes are usually offered during the late afternoons and evenings Monday – Thursday.

Teacher candidates spend two full school days a week at their placement school for their pre-internship.

Spring semester schedule  (final term in program) : 

Teacher candidates spend five full days per week (Monday – Friday) at their placement school for their student teaching internship.

Summer semester schedule (final term in program)

Teacher candidates complete MIT 702: Final Master's project to complete the MIT degree requirements. This course has one in-person presentation in mid-June.