Overview

Distance Education from Athabasca University provides rigorous preparation for advanced responsibilities and leadership in the distance-learning field, including: planning, teaching, directing, designing, implementing, evaluating, researching, managing

Careers

Mid-career professionals involved in distance education, adult education, continuing education, policy development and implementation

academics, teachers, and instructors who wish to specialize in aspects of distance education research and scholarship

instructional design specialists

senior-level managers and program planners

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Topics and Issues in Distance Education

Advanced Research in Education

Teaching and Learning in Distance Education

Leadership and Project Management in Distance Education

Research Seminar

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

18 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Education Teaching View 4 other PhDs in Education in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

a completed application form;

their curriculum vitae;

a Statement of Intent (750 – 1250 words);

a description of their research background and interests (750 – 1250 words);

three letters of reference, from people who are familiar with their work and can comment on their ability to do research and succeed in advanced studies;

official transcripts, sent directly to the Distance Education office from the originating institution(s).

a non-refundable application processing fee.

Tuition Fee

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International

16460 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16460 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

16460 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16460 CAD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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