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Curriculum and Leadership

University of British Columbia
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition CAD 9,511 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,730 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Vancouver, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Curriculum and Leadership at University of British Columbia is a MEd programme in Humanities over 24 months, 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 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 Curriculum and Leadership 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. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: CAD 9,511 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,730 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Vancouver, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Curriculum and Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. 6 credits from the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy
  2. 6 credits from the Department of Educational Studies
  3. 3 credits from research
  4. 3 credits for a graduating paper or the equivalent

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Normally, applicants for a master\'s degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor\'s degree from UBC including one of the following:

  • A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year courses.
  • Academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 9,511 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,730 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 9,511 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,730 (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

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months