Program Overview
The Social Justice Education MA at University of Toronto is a MEd programme in Education 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 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 Social Justice Education MA 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Justice Education MA 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
- full-time or part-time
- minimum program length: 1.5 years
- time limit: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
- Students may complete the MEd program as one of two options below:
- full-time or part-time
- program length: 6 sessions full-time or 10 sessions part-time
- time limit: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
- The MA is a research-based degree program.
- For admitted students starting in Fall 2014: One required half-course (HSJ1903H: Major Concepts and Issues in Social Justice Education) to be taken in Year 1 of the program.
- For admitted students starting in Fall 2014: 2.5 other full-course equivalents (FCEs), of which at least 1.5 must be Social Justice Education (SJE) courses.
- Students who are registered in a collaborative program may apply to have their SJE course requirement reduced by 0.5 FCE. Students must consult with their faculty advisor before enrolling in any out-of-department course for which they wish to receive SJE credit.
- Additional courses may be required of some students, and some students may be required to take specified courses in research methods and/or theory.
- Students complete a thesis which may lay the groundwork for their doctoral research.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The department welcomes applicants with diverse but relevant backgrounds. Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Admission to the MEd program requires an appropriate bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a recognized university, with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year. Applicants must have the equivalent of at least 12 months of professional experience.
Applicants are required to submit the following documents. Incomplete applications may be subject to processing delays or rejection:
a careful statement of intellectual interests and concerns relevant to the humanities, or social sciences, and social justice education, as well as reasons for undertaking a program in the department, including a statement of preference for one or more faculty members whose research is best matched to the student\xc2\x92s research and/or professional interests
two letters of reference, preferably from university instructors with whom the applicant has studied or worked; the second letter of reference may be written by a work- or community-based supervisor
a sample of written work that demonstrates engagement with the humanities, or social sciences, and social justice in education
Master of Arts (M.A.)
The department welcomes applicants with diverse but relevant backgrounds. Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Admission to the MA program requires an appropriate bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in a humanities, social science, or cognate discipline from a recognized university, with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.
Applicants are required to submit the following documents. Incomplete applications may be subject to processing delays or rejection:
a careful statement of intellectual interests and concerns relevant to the humanities, or social sciences, and social justice in education, as well as reasons for undertaking a program in the department, including a statement of preference for one or more faculty members whose research is best matched to the student\'s research interests
two letters of reference, preferably from university instructors with whom the applicant has studied or worked
a sample of written work that demonstrates engagement with the humanities or social sciences, and social justice in education
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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