Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Educational Studies in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD6,954.96)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies is a research-focused graduate program designed for scholars exploring various disciplines within the department. These include adult and community learning with social activism, civic engagement and human rights, professional development education, cultural dynamics, critical diversity studies and gender research, academic administration and policy, theories of knowledge acquisition, moral philosophy, educational equality (considering factors like race, ability, gender, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation), Indigenous learning systems, global education comparisons, media studies and cultural representation, as well as childhood and adolescent development across educational, familial, and societal contexts.
The program mandates participation in two introductory doctoral seminars during the first year and an advanced seminar in the second year. Remaining coursework is tailored through faculty advisement. PhD candidates generally allocate two years to completing academic requirements, followed by two to four years dedicated to designing and executing an innovative research initiative that advances understanding in their chosen field of study.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission to a PhD program at UBC, applicants must hold a master's degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution with clear evidence of research ability or potential; or a bachelor’s degree with one year of study in a master's program with 12 credits of first class average, of which 9 credits must be at the 500-level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first class standing and clear evidence of research ability or potential.
English Proficiency Test Score: Applicants whose degrees are from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language prior to being extended an offer of admission. Acceptable English language proficiency tests for applicants to graduate studies are:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score of 600 (paper version), 250 (computer version), 92 with a minimum of 22 in each component (iTB) is required for admission to all programs in Educational Studies. Visit TOEFL’s website
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): Minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no other component score less than 6.0.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): Minimum overall score of 81.
Tuition
CAD
9,690