Educational Foundations

University of Saskatchewan

Canada, Saskatoon

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University of Saskatchewan

Canada , Saskatoon

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,696 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Educational Foundations

About

The application window for international students for the 2026-2027 academic year closes Jan. 15, 2026, for a start date of September 2026.

The application deadline for domestic students is March 31 for a September 2026 start date.

All applications and supporting documents must be received by the deadline. Please note that only complete applications are processed after the deadline has passed.

Also known as the Integrated Master of Education, research in this program explores:

The interdisciplinary and international study of Indigenous education
Anti-racist and anti-oppressive education
Ecological, environmental, place-based and land-based education
Teacher education
Sexual orientation and gender study
Lives of teachers, children, and parents
Climate change education
Critical pedagogy, neoliberalism, and education for democracy

You can complete this degree as a thesis- or course-based program through online classes or face-to-face approaches over two years. There is the opportunity to take courses online and then participate in a Summer Institute. The course-based route may include a capstone component. In consultation with faculty advisors, both thesis and course-based students will design their program around a specific theme.

Interested in a Ph.D.? We also offer a cross-departmental Ph.D. in Education.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized college or university or documented and approved equivalency
Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)

English Program Requirements

The language of instruction and examination at the University of Saskatchewan is English. In order for students to understand, communicate and be successful in programs at the university, an acceptable level of academic English is required. You may be asked to provide proof of English proficiency.