Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Early Childhood Education in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
16,223
(c. USD11,667.76)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
A child's earliest years are crucial, shaping their developmental path for life. Extensive research highlights the vital role of quality early childhood education during these formative stages. UBC's Faculty of Education benefits from numerous professors specializing in children from infancy through age 8. This team excels through its interdisciplinary approach, diverse high-quality research, and dedication to professional growth. Together, they form a core strength of the Faculty, drawing top students, faculty recruits, and research investments.
The MA in Early Childhood Education focuses on research, culminating in a Master's Thesis. This program serves as ideal preparation for those intending to pursue doctoral studies afterward.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the MA or MEd program requires one of the following:
- a Bachelor of Education degree, or
- a four-year undergraduate degree in a related field,* or
- a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts with an early childhood education minor
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants from a university outside Canada at 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): 90 overall with a minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing & Speaking (Internet version); minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing (paper version); or IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual score less than 6.0; or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): minimum overall score of 85, with a final score of 3 in the speaking test.
Tuition
CAD
16,223