All graduate students engage in research through coursework. Masters students can write a thesis or complete a major research project. Doctoral students’ work culminates in the writing and defence of a dissertation. There are also opportunities to engage in independent research and/or to work with faculty on their research. Our program offers the opportunity for full- and part-time study.

Find information on admission requirements, program details, regulations for each program: 

• Master of Education (MEd)
• Master of Leadership and Community Engagement (MLCE)
• Master of Education (MEd) - Special cohort - focus on Urban Indigenous Education
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Official program information is in the Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar.

• Find application information and deadlines!
  • Note that ALL components of the application (including references) are due by the deadline.
  • Submit your online application at least three weeks in advance in order to give your references time to complete their components of your application! (It will take approximately 5 business days to obtain your MyFile link, and then you will need to add references' information; they need two weeks to complete their submission.)

Graduate Diplomas offer students the opportunity to explore a topic of interest in education. They can be taken concurrently with a Master of Education (MEd) or Doctorate (PhD), or taken as a stand-alone non-degree program. The diploma can supplement the learning in a graduate degree program or provide individuals with knowledge in a subject area and the opportunity to develop academic skills in writing and research.

Current students who are interested in pursuing one of these diplomas should speak with the appropriate diploma coordinator. Coordinators may change from year to year; please check online for the most updated list of coordinators. More diploma information and checklists can be found on our Current Students - Graduate page under "Forms."

Information for prospective students:

• • Early Childhood Education (ECE)
  • Language and Literacy Education
  • Education in Urban Environments
  • Post-Secondary Education: Community, Culture and Policy
  • Environmental/Sustainability in Education (Graduate Programs in Environmental Studies and Education)
  • Mathematics Education (Graduate Programs in Mathematics & Statistics and Education)

Official program information is in the Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar.

• Find out how to apply!
  • Note that ALL components of the application (including references) are due by the deadline.
  • Submit your online application at least three weeks in advance in order to give your references time to complete their components of your application! (It will take approximately 5 business days to obtain your MyFile link, and then you will need to add references' information; they need two weeks to complete their submission.)

Graduate Diplomas that are taken as a stand-alone program (Type 1) can only be taken on a part-time basis. Diploma courses will be available each term, but the core courses are usually only available in one of the three terms each year.

Note: Courses that are counted toward one Graduate Diploma cannot be double-counted towards an additional, separate Graduate Diploma. Students can take a maximum of two graduate diplomas concurrently with a degree program.

Note: Students completing stand-alone graduate diplomas are not eligible for funding.

Tuition

Find annual tuition rates.

• When using the drop down menus on this website, use the following selections under the Graduate heading:
  • Master of Education (MEd) - Select Faculty of Graduate Studies - Non-Professional Masters
  • Master of Leadership & Community Engagement (MLCE) - Select Master of Leadership and Community Engagement
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Select Faculty of Graduate Studies - PhD
  • Graduate Diplomas - Select Faculty of Graduate Studies - Non-Professional Masters
    • Look at part-time fees

Funding & Financial Info

All full-time MEd and PhD students in our program are offered a minimum guarantee of funds.  Full-time PhD students will earn these funds by completing positions teaching assistants. The specific amounts will be included in the offer letter. More

Note: Students completing stand-alone graduate diplomas are not eligible for funding.

Please note:

• As per the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration regulation, full-time graduate students may not be regularly employed for more than an average of 10 hours per week for any period for which they are registered. If the student is employed by the University as a graduate assistant or teaching assistant, the 10 hours per week represents the total time spent by the student in connection with the appointment and includes the time spent on preparative work, reading set assignments, marking examinations.
• Students who work full-time are required to register as part-time students. 

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