Overview

Features

The Department of Educational Policy Studies at University of Alberta offers master's and doctoral programs in the following specialized areas of study: Adult, Community and Higher Education; Studies in Educational Leadership; Indigenous Peoples Education; and Social Justice and International Studies in Education as well as a graduate certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managing the Learning Environment
Concepts of Childhood in History
Society and Education
Ethics and Law in Teaching
Cross Cultural Studies in Education
Multicultural and Anti-Racism Education
Teaching and Learning in Aboriginal Contexts
Sexuality, Gender, and Culture in Education
International Development Education
Global Education: Issues and Strategies for Teachers
The Education of Native Peoples in Canada: An Historical Study
Contemporary Topics in Middle Years Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

63

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Social Policy View 34 other PhDs in Education in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

PTE Academic

63

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum admission requirements for the EdD and PhD are a master's and bachelor's degree from a recognized academic institution and a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4-point grading scale.
In special circumstances a student with a GPA lower than 3.5 may be considered for admission. Additionally, some specializations may require previous professional experience. For example, the Educational Administration and Leadership specialization requires applicants to have a minimum of two years of teaching experience or equivalent.

Tuition Fee

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International

9406 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9406 CAD per year during 72 months.
National

4732 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4732 CAD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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