Overview

Combine critical arts studies and arts educational theory, while developing an arts specialization and building a broad interdisciplinary knowledge across the arts.

Features

Our Arts Education PhD program at Simon Fraser University:

is firmly grounded in critical arts studies and educational theory affecting arts education;

allows for specialization in a particular arts area while maintaining interdisciplinary across the arts;

ensures links between arts students and other doctoral students;
at SFU, campus life is rich with opportunities to engage with people, ideas and activities that contribute to personal development and a better world.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Seminar In The History Of Educational Theory A

Seminar In The History Of Educational Theory B

Interdisciplinary Seminar In Contemporary Educational Theory A

Interdisciplinary Seminar In Contemporary Educational Theory B

Arts-based Inquiry In Educational Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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130

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Art Education

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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130

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Other requirements

General requirements

A thesis-based MA from Simon Fraser University or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.33 will normally be required for admission, as well as submitted evidence that the applicant is capable of undertaking substantial original research. SFU doctoral admission requirements.

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Tuition Fee

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International

4132 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 60 months.
National

4132 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 60 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

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Scholarships Information

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