Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in Society, Culture and Politics in 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. USD11,635.69)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MA and MEd specialization in Society, Culture and Politics in Education (SCPE) explores educational history, sociology, political dimensions, philosophical foundations, and cultural influences.
Our definition of education extends beyond traditional schooling to encompass non-formal educational settings and informal learning opportunities throughout all life phases. The SCPE program investigates how critical educational theories, policies, and implementations impact public life both in Canada and globally. As interdisciplinary scholars, we consider education a fundamental discipline intersecting with arts, social sciences, and humanities.
SCPE students and faculty collectively examine education's role in fostering societies that are socially equitable, environmentally conscious, politically engaged, and culturally inclusive.
The SCPE MEd requires completion of 30 credits through primarily coursework. This program emphasizes the study of educational practices, making it ideal for applicants interested in linking academic work to real-world educational applications. Such practices may involve (but aren't restricted to) K-12 instruction, community-based learning, environmental education, arts integration, education in international development contexts, and group facilitation techniques.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission to a master’s degree program at UBC, applicants must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree (apart from applicants from Quebec) with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (at UBC 76%) in third- and fourth-year courses prescribed by the Department concerned as prerequisite to the master’s program.
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
16,223