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Faculty of Graduate Studies and ResearchUniversity of Alberta
 
       

 

 
Educational Policy Studies
 
  Program Website: www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/edpolicystudies
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  Program Email: epscoord@ualberta.ca  

 

Department Profile
Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

 

Areas of Research
  • Adult Education
  • Educational Administration and Leadership
  • Indigenous Peoples Education
  • Theoretical, Cultural and International Studies in Education

 

Programs
   

Typical Length (in years)

Typical Entry

 

MEd (Course)

6

Fall (Sept)  Winter (Jan)  Spring (May)  Summer (July)

 

MEd (Thesis)

4

Fall (Sept)  Winter (Jan)  Spring (May)  Summer (July)

 

EdD

6

Fall (Sept)  Spring (May)  Summer (July)

 

PhD

6

Fall (Sept)  Spring (May)  Summer (July)

 

Minimum Admission Requirement
GPA
  • a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
  • 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for MEd students, 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for doctoral students
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 580 (paper-based) or a total score of 93 (internet-based) with a score of at least 24 on the Speaking and Writing skill areas and at least 20 on the Reading and Listening skills areas
  • MELAB: minimum score of 88
  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 6.5 on each band
  • CAEL: overall minimum score of 70
  • PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 63

 

Department Application Deadline
   

Canadian

International

 

Fall (Sept) Entry

MEd: March 1
Doctoral: Oct 15

MEd: March 1
Doctoral: Oct 15
 

Winter (Jan) Entry

MEd: Nov 1
Doctoral: Oct 15

MEd: March 1 (China/Nigeria), Oct 1 (Other)
Doctoral: Oct 15
 

Spring (May) Entry

MEd: March 1
Doctoral: Oct 15

MEd: March 1 (China/Nigeria), Feb 1 (Other)
Doctoral: Oct 15
 

Summer (July) Entry

MEd: March 1
Doctoral: Oct 15

MEd: Feb 1 (China/Nigeria), March 1 (Other)
Doctoral: Oct 15

 

 

Tuition & Fees (typical)
  • approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
  • approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)
Funding (typical)
The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

  • MEd, PhD and EdD students may be offered either a research assistantship or teaching assistantship

International

  • MEd, PhD and EdD students may be offered either a research assistantship or teaching assistantship
About the Department
  • generous financial aid for qualified students
  • internationally renowned faculty
  • wide-ranging possibilities for study
  • high degree of support for students
  • graduates have taken up prestigious positions both nationally and internationally
How to Apply?
  • Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

 

 
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