Overview

Features

The Department of Educational Policy Studies at University of Alberta offers master's and doctoral programs in the following specialized areas of study: Adult, Community and Higher Education; Studies in Educational Leadership; Indigenous Peoples Education; and Social Justice and International Studies in Education as well as a graduate certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managing the Learning Environment
Concepts of Childhood in History
Society and Education
Ethics and Law in Teaching
Cross Cultural Studies in Education
Multicultural and Anti-Racism Education
Teaching and Learning in Aboriginal Contexts
Sexuality, Gender, and Culture in Education
International Development Education
Global Education: Issues and Strategies for Teachers
The Education of Native Peoples in Canada: An Historical Study
Contemporary Topics in Middle Years Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

140

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

63

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Education Social Policy View 34 other PhDs in Education in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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140

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

63

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum admission requirements for the EdD and PhD are a master's and bachelor's degree from a recognized academic institution and a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4-point grading scale.
In special circumstances a student with a GPA lower than 3.5 may be considered for admission. Additionally, some specializations may require previous professional experience. For example, the Educational Administration and Leadership specialization requires applicants to have a minimum of two years of teaching experience or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10518 CAD / year

≈ 10518 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4923 CAD / year

≈ 4923 CAD / year

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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