Program Overview
The Adult Learning and Global Change at University of British Columbia is a MEd programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 humanities. 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 Global Change 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 8,936 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,926 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Adult Learning and Global Change programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Locating Oneself in Global Learning I
- Adult Learning: Contexts and Perspectives
- Work and Learning
- Fostering Learning in Practice
- Global/Local Learning
- Understanding Research
- Locating Oneself in Global Learning II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The ALGC program is for those seeking a web-based masters degree that provides multiple perspectives on the role adult learning plays as individuals and communities engage with globalization.
To be eligible for admission to a masters degree program at UBC, applicants must hold a four-year bachelors 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 masters program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 8,936 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,926 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 8,936 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,926 (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
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
public research university in British Columbia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
