Overview

This thesis-based Doctor of Education degree in Educational Research at the University of Calgary is designed to match the busy lifestyles of people in education-related occupations and organizations, allowing students to pursue scholarship while working.

Outcomes

School superintendent, school principal, post-secondary/continuing education administrator, Not-for-profit organization, medical doctor, health care organization, Corporate sector, Public/private education, School management, Education policy and governance.

Programme Structure

Specializations include:

Adult Learning
Learning Sciences
Senior Leadership in K-12 Education
Curriculum & Learning
Language & Literacy
Leadership, Policy and Governance: Leadership in Post-Secondary Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

97

Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Educational Research View 3 other PhDs in Educational Research in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

97

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA

A minimum of 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Minimum education

A course or thesis based master's degree in an appropriate field.

Documents

A written statement indicating the applicant’s reasons for wishing to pursue a graduate program

Reference letters

Two

Admission Portfolio:

Thesis methodology chapter (if applicable)
Reports
Research grants or scholarships
Writing sample (curriculum development, conference presentations and/or proceedings)
Non-print materials, e.g. link to a personal external website, blogs
Evidence of relevant prior learning (see graduate calendar)
A Personal statement documenting research and professional skills and interests

Tuition Fee

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International

12202 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6101 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

8910 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4455 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Years 5+:

$1,604.46 per term (national)
$2,196.24 per term (international)

Living costs for Calgary

1247 - 1953 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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