Overview

Why pursue a Ph.D. in Educational Studies at StFX?

The Ph.D. in Educational Studies program is uniquely Nova Scotian, providing exciting opportunities to study with Atlantic Canada’s finest educational scholars and researchers.
Drawing on the collective resources of this renowned scholarly community, the program cultivates graduates who are ideally positioned for leadership roles in academic and professional organizations.
If you choose to make St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) your “home” university, you’ll benefit from our faculty’s expertise in the areas of educational administration, leadership, curriculum studies, and adult education.

Future opportunities

Curriculum Developer
Dean
Education Policy Advocate
Professor
Researcher

Programme Structure

Fields of study include:

Curriculum studies
Literacy
Inclusive education
Lifelong learning
Educational leadership
Psychological aspects of education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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115

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90

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Antigonish, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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115

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90

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

24260 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

12870 CAD / year

≈ 12870 CAD / year

Living costs

Antigonish

Canada

1080 - 1710 CAD / month

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Overview

Why pursue a Ph.D. in Educational Studies at StFX?

Future opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Antigonish

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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