Program Overview
The Educational Studies at University of British Columbia is a MA programme in Education over 12 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 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 Educational Studies 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 9,511 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,730 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Vancouver, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Educational Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 9 credits of required MA courses
- 3 credits of advanced research methods coursework
- 12 credits of coursework in an MA concentration (3 required courses and 1 elective) or 12 credits of coursework in an independent or general concentration
- 6-credit MA thesis
- Educational Research: Relating Questions, Theory and Methodology is a required two-term course spanning
- Research, Writing, and Representation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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 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
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
public research university in British Columbia, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
