Academic Requirements
for Graduate Study
All applicants to graduate programs in the Department of
Educational Studies must meet the basic requirements established
by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, which oversees graduate
work at UBC, as well as departmental standards.
Applicants for graduate study who do not meet the minimum
requirements will be considered for admission only in exceptional
circumstances. Students holding only three-year degrees or
who lack prerequisites in their chosen field of graduate study
may be permitted to register for a year of qualifying studies,
during which time the necessary courses are taken, normally
at the upper undergraduate level.
Applicants for graduate study whose degrees are from universities
outside Canada in which English is not the primary language
of instruction must present evidence of English proficiency,
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While applicants must have completed a four year degree from a recognized
post-secondary institution to be admitted to UBC and have a B+ average
during the last two years of full time undergraduate study, an
undergraduate degree in education is not a requirement for admission to
EDST. What is required is evidence of experience in the field of
education, broadly conceived.
M.A. and M.Ed. Degrees
To be eligible for admission to a master’s degree program
at the University of British Columbia, an applicant must hold
a four-year bachelor’s degree (apart from applicants
from Quebec) with:
(a) Honours in the field of the proposed master’s courses
with at least 12 credits of third- and fourth-year courses
in the A- grade range (at UBC 80% or higher) in the field
of study, or
(b) A minimum overall average in the B+ range (at UBC 76%)
in third- and fourth-year courses prescribed by the Department
concerned as prerequisite to the master’s program.
Any graduate work already completed must be at a comparable
or higher level. No second language is necessary.
Ph.D. in Educational Studies
Applicants to a doctoral program ordinarily hold a master’s
degree in a relevant discipline or field with overall first-class
standing (a minimum of A- or 80%), in exceptional cases with
high second class standing (B+ or 76%). Clear evidence of
research ability must be demonstrated. Professional work experience
in education is highly desirable. No second language is required.
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and
Policy
A recognized masters degree related to the area of professional
practice with a minimum 80% or (A-) average.
At least five years of professional experience.
Strong letters of reference. A minimum of two letters from
senior practitioners in the applicant’s professional
field; at least one letter from an academic referee.
Demonstrated ability to write clear, compelling and technically-correct
prose.
Evidence that the applicant understands the nature of the
program and believes that the program will benefit her or
his professional career.
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