Participate in an intellectual community designed to promote critical and creative thinking about contemporary educational issues. Our master’s degrees are designed for working professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and advance their careers - with flexible course schedules, including online, weekend, weeknight, and summer classes.We provide a rich learning environment that integrates educational theories, research methodologies, and knowledge frameworks, with a strong emphasis on practical application within students’ professional contexts. Both degrees are ideal for educators, administrators, and professionals looking to develop their leadership capacities and take on advanced roles in educational settings.Students engage in a collaborative learning community of scholar-practitioners, gaining valuable insights and networking opportunities. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, our master’s degrees prepare graduates to make a lasting impact in their educational environments, expand their professional skills, and further their commitment to lifelong learning. Students enrolled in the MEd degree with capstone project will develop valuable skills and gain the experience necessary to work in a professional field in an education environment. Capstone projects provide an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of an area of interest.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:bachelors degree or equivalent, with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76-79%) in third- and fourth-year courses, academic standing with at least 12 credits of third-or fourth-year courses in the A- grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in a four-year baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent.Specific minimum admission requirements for graduates of different countries may be found in the International Student Evaluation Manualapplicants are generally required to have at least two years of related work experience.In exceptional cases, applicants who do not meet the requirements stated above, but who have had significant formal training and relevant professional experience, may be granted admission on the recommendation of the Education Graduate Program Committee.