Educational Research

The Master of Arts in Educational Research creates scholars capable of advancing their field of study and requires intensive study through which students will move from general to specialized expertise in a focused area of arts-related research. The thesis-based degree is designed to train academics in planning, conducting, evaluating and reporting leading original research with a high degree of competence and integrity. Graduates of the program go on to become the future stewards of their discipline: scholars who are not only capable of generating new research, but of transforming the landscape of their profession. This program is only available on campus.

Completing this program

• Adult Learning: Students take courses in research methods, topics in adult learning and electives.
• Language and Literacy: Students take courses in research methods, theory and research in language and literacy and more.
• Learning Sciences: Students take courses in research methods and electives in the learning sciences specialization.
• Curriculum and Learning: Students take courses in research methods, interpretive inquiry, interpretive study of curriculum and more.
• Leadership: Students take courses in research methods, topics in educational leadership and electives determined by the student and supervisor.
• Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original thesis.

Specializations

• Adult Learning
• Curriculum and Learning
• Language and Literacy
• Leadership
• Learning Sciences

PhD studies in Education, Research, Not-for-profit organizations, Bilingual Education, Intercultural Communication, English Language Arts, Media Education, Culture Studies, Curricular Consultant, Public and Private Education systems, Leadership positions in Community and Non-governmental agencies.

A master’s degree in educational research will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.

1. Collect your documentation

   • Check your program requirements to find out which documents and forms you will need to prepare.
   • See the program's list of required documents for submission details.
   • Prospective doctoral students with funding from the China Scholarship Council: see additional information.

2. Gather references (if required)

   • Contact past professors for potential references. We will invite your referees to complete an online reference form after you submit your application.
   • Some course-based programs do not require references, please see specific admission requirements if you are unsure.

3. Begin your application

   • Create an eID to log in. If you already have an eID, you can begin your online application. 
   • Once you begin, remember to click 'Save & Continue' often to ensure your application is saved.

4. Submit your application

   • Pay your application fee:
     • $125 for Canadians or Permanent residents
     • $145 for International Students
   • Learn about payment options here