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Adult Learning and Education

University of British Columbia
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 8,108 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,469 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MEd
Delivery On-campus
Location Vancouver, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Adult Learning and Education at University of British Columbia is a MEd programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Adult Learning and Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 8,108 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,469 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Vancouver, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Adult Learning and Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. EDST 503 (3) Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Adult Learning and Education
  2. EDST 514 (3) Adult Education Program Planning Theory
  3. EDST 518 (3) Theory and Research on Adult Learning

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

For admission to the graduate ALE programs, it is not a requirement that an applicant\'s undergraduate degree be in education.

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.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 8,108 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,469 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 8,108 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,469 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of British Columbia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of British Columbia

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University of British Columbia

Vancouver, Canada

public research university in British Columbia, Canada

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