Overview

The Educational Studies program is a uniquely Nova Scotian program offering exciting opportunities for PhD studies with Atlantic Canada’s finest educational scholars and researchers.

Acadia University, Mount Saint Vincent University and St. Francis Xavier University have joined together to offer a world-class doctoral program that draws upon the collective resources of a renowned scholarly community.

Features

The Nova Scotia PhD Program in Educational Studies helps talented scholars develop rich knowledge and advanced research skills so important in today’s rapidly changing world.

This innovative and state-of-the-art program includes:

an intensive, on-site summer institute;
a slate of interactive, web-enabled courses;
a comprehensive scholarly portfolio;
a doctoral dissertation.

Graduates of the program are ideally placed to play leadership roles in a range of academic and professional organizations.

Programme Structure

Fields of study include:

Curriculum Studies
Educational Leadership
Inclusive Education
Lifelong Learning
Literacies
Psychological Aspects of Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates interested in applying to the Nova Scotia PhD Program in Educational Studies should meet the following admission requirements:

Possess a Masters degree from a recognized university in education or in a related field of study;
Normally, have completed a graduate thesis in a field related to their doctoral studies. Those applicants who have not completed a thesis are required to submit evidence of their ability to undertake research in education through the completion of a qualifying research paper of sufficient depth and scope to reflect their research competence;
A minimum of A- or 80% average in his or her highest degree;
A clearly conceptualized idea of an area of research or a research topic the applicant wishes to investigate in the doctoral program.
Scholarly preparation to conduct research, normally including graduate level courses in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and design.

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Tuition Fee

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International

24260 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24260 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

12130 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12130 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Halifax

1235 - 1956 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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