Masters
Flexible and Diversified Programs
Our masters programs attract students from different backgrounds (teachers, administrators, engineers, managers, health professionals) and provide you with the knowledge and skills to create transformative learning opportunities in any professional setting.
Whether you’re coursework or research oriented, choose from flexible concentrations and online options that allow you to earn your degree while balancing other commitments, guided by top-notch professors and professional support staff committed to your success.
You may choose from the asynchronous coursework only MEd degree option to complete the program in 12 months, through asynchronous/synchronous online or hybrid, as well as in-person course offerings. Or you may want to dive into research by completing a research project (MRP degree option) or even a final thesis (MA degree).
A recent CIBC World Markets report identifies Education as one of seven top yielding master’s degrees in Canada, with an average earning premium of 86%.*
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Master of Education (MEd) |
Master of Education (MEd) |
Master of Arts in Education (MA) |
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| Duration of the program | 12 months: full-time 2 to 4 years: part-time |
20 months: full-time 2 to 4 years: part-time |
2 years: full-time 2 to 4 years: part-time |
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Number of courses |
10 to 12 courses1 | 8 to 10 courses + major-research paper2 | 6 to 10 courses + thesis3 |
| Research component | None | Major research paper required | Research proposal & thesis required |
| Concentrations offered | Counselling Psychology | Health Professions Education | Leadership, Evaluation, Curriculum and Policy Studies | Societies, Cultures and Languages | Studies in Teaching and Learning | Second Language Education | ||
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Bachelor of Education required |
No | No | No |
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Admission scholarships |
No | No | Yes |
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Supervisor required |
No | Yes (Find a supervisor) | Yes (Find a supervisor) |
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Availability of an online program |
Yes (Explore the online program) | No | No |
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Opportunity to pursue PhD studies |
No | Yes | Yes |
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Examples of careers |
School Principal; Program Evaluator; Educational Policies Specialist | Curriculum Designer; Consultant; Specialized trainer | Government Researcher; Educational Specialist |
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10 courses for all concentrations except Counselling Psychology, 12 courses are required. In both cases, if you do not have a Bachelor of Education an additional course is required, ie EDU 5101.
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8 courses for all concentrations except Counselling Psychology 10 courses are required. In both cases, if you do not have a Bachelor of Education an additional course is required, ie EDU 5101.
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6 courses for all concentrations except for Counselling Psychology 10 courses are required.
Prepare an admission application
- Check out our admission process and deadlines
- Speak to an advisor
- More information for international candidates
Women's Studies
The collaborative Master of Arts in Education (MA) program is designed for students from selected disciplines in arts, education, health sciences, law, social sciences, and counselling and spirituality (Saint Paul University), who have an interest in women's studies. These students have the opportunity to combine advanced studies in their primary program with analyses from a women's studies perspective.
