Program Comparison
Which Program Is Right For You?
The various programs below are designed with different constituencies of students in mind. Find the program to suit you.
Doctoral Programs
| Degree |
PhD Doctor of Philosophy |
EdD Doctor of Education |
| Features | Dissertation, culminating in a thesis examination |
Dissertation, culminating in a thesis examination Focus on improvement of practice through blending theory with practice |
| Benefits | TQS upgrade, career and career path advancement, research opportunities See Alumni profiles |
TQS upgrade, Potential career advancement See Alumni profiles |
| Format/Length | 4 years (variable, average completion: 12 terms) Coursework once/ week each term, afternoons/ evenings |
4 years (variable, average completion: 12 terms) Cohort format, evenings and weekends |
| Admission Requirements | Master's degree CGPA 3.5, variable per program | Master's degree CGPA 3.5, variable per program |
| Application Deadline | January 31 | Variable, by program |
| Tuition 16/17 academic year (3 terms/year) | $1798.65/term | $4704.35/term includes books, catering, program specific events, guest speakers, telebook, cohort support |
Master's Programs
| Degree |
M.Ed. Master of Education |
M.Ed. Master of Education In-Community cohort format |
M.Ed. Master of Education TESL/TEFL |
| Features | coursework and a comprehensive examination | coursework and a comprehensive examination | 5-week orientation, 7 courses, comprehensive examination, may take additional electives |
| Benefits | TQS upgrade | TQS upgrade | Potential career advancement |
| Format/Length | Average 2 years (6 terms) variable format Coursework once a week each term, afternoons/evenings Units: 20 - 45 |
2 years (6 terms) Friday evenings/Saturdays for six terms Units: 35 |
17-months total program Daytime classes Units: 40 |
| Admission Requirements | Undergraduate degree. CGPA of 3.0, variable per program | Undergraduate degree. CGPA of 3.0, variable per program | Undergraduate degree. CGPA of 3.0 TOEFL/IELTS of 93/70 |
| Application Deadline | February 15 Exception: Counselling Psychology January 15 |
March 15 | January 31 |
| Tuition 16/17 academic year (3 terms/year) | $1,798.65/term | $2,910.88/term includes program specific events, guest speakers, telebook, cohort support, Site Assistant | $7,009.39/term please note other fees apply see program page Cultural literacy support |
| Degree |
MA Master of Arts |
M.Sc. Master of Science |
| Features | Coursework and a thesis | Coursework and a thesis |
| Benefits | TQS Upgrade | TQS Upgrade |
| Format/Length | Average 3 years or less, variable completion times, non-cohort Units: 25 - 39 |
Average 3 years or less, variable completion times Units: 28 |
| Admission Requirements | Undergraduate degree CGPA of 3.0, variable per program | Undergraduate degree CGPA of 3.0, variable per program |
| Application Deadline | February 15 | February 15 |
| Tuition 16/17 academic year (3 terms/year) | $1,798.65/term | $1,798.65/term |
Graduate Diplomas
| GDE Graduate Diploma in Education |
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| Themes/Cohorts | Various, see: Graduate Diploma in Education |
| Benefits | Use credits from GDE to apply for 1 year M.Ed. EP |
| Format/Length | 2 Years (6 terms) Evening and weekend classes and 2 weeks in July or August. Units: 30 |
| Admission Requirements | Undergraduate degree CGPA of 2.5, Teaching Certificate |
| Application Deadline | Various, check: Application Information |
| Tuition 16/17 academic year (average 5 units/term) |
$295.87/unit |
Learn more about the careers available to you with a Graduate Degree in Education!
For further information on each program see our Areas of Study pages or our Degrees and Diplomas page. You are also invited to contact our faculty members and/or our program area staff for further assistance.
Visit our current student and alumni profiles.
TQS - Teacher Qualification Services (see this online service page for full details and restrictions).
Tuition does not include additional ancillary fees.
This information is meant as a quick guide to our programs and is not comprehensive - see individual program pages for full details, deadlines and tuition fees.