MA in Education in Canada at UWO Canada




University Western University (UWO Canada)
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Type Public Research
Program Type thesis,project
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 2 years
Students 33,725
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Detailed Information of MA in Education in Canada at Western University

Program Overview for MA in Education in Canada:

The programs are designed to help students to succeed in their areas of interest by supporting them with top-tier researchers and academics, extensive library services, and helpful administrative support.

The master's students become teachers, administrators, and counsellors who influence the lives of young people. Many graduates from this program hold important roles in various sectors of education at the provincial, national and international levels.

These are the international student eligibility for the MA in Education in Canada

Master of Arts in Education Studies:

  • A four-year degree (20 full courses or equivalent) from an accredited university.
  • Minimum "B" standing (70%) or equivalent in the final two years of study.

Additional Requirements:

  • A Qualification leading to certification as a teacher (e.g. B.Ed.).
  • Minimum one year of teaching experience, or experience within the field of education.
  • For application to the field of Education Psychology/Special Education only, a background is psychology should be apparent. Preferably these applicants will have completed Additional Qualification Courses in Special Education (Part 1 & 2).

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology:

  • A four-year Honours degree (20 full courses or equivalent), with a major in Psychology, from an accredited university.
  • Minimum "B" standing (70%) or equivalent in the final two years of study.
  • An undergraduate honours thesis or equivalent (e.g. senior research project).
  • Minimum one year or equivalent paid and/or volunteer experience in the helping professions (Please see Faculty of Education website for further details, http://edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/admission_contact/admission.html).

Additional Requirements:

  • Courses/background in research statistical methods.

A number of exceptions exist for the MA - Counseling Psychology program. Please visit Education - Admission Requirements for more information.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the MA in Education

Master of Arts in Education Studies:

  • A four-year degree (20 full courses or equivalent) from an accredited university.
  • Minimum "B" standing (70%) or equivalent in the final two years of study.

Additional Requirements:

  • A Qualification leading to certification as a teacher (e.g. B.Ed.).
  • Minimum one year of teaching experience, or experience within the field of education.
  • For application to the field of Education Psychology/Special Education only, a background is psychology should be apparent. Preferably these applicants will have completed Additional Qualification Courses in Special Education (Part 1 & 2).

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology:

  • A four-year Honours degree (20 full courses or equivalent), with a major in Psychology, from an accredited university.
  • Minimum "B" standing (70%) or equivalent in the final two years of study.
  • An undergraduate honours thesis or equivalent (e.g. senior research project).
  • Minimum one year or equivalent paid and/or volunteer experience in the helping professions (Please see Faculty of Education website for further details, http://edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/admission_contact/admission.html).

Additional Requirements:

  • Courses/background in research statistical methods.

A number of exceptions exist for the MA - Counseling Psychology program. Please visit Education - Admission Requirements for more information.

These are the test eligibilities for the MA in Education to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in Education in Canada: are:

  • TOEFL(ibt): 86
  • IELTS(academic): 6.5
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The scholarships available for the MA in Education are:


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The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in Education in Canada.

Items Costs
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Education in Canada.

Items Costs
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to submit early. Please visit Education - How to Apply for more information.Western recognizes that students who choose to undertake full-time graduate studies are choosing to delay their entry into the full-time workforce. To help off-set the cost of full-time graduate enrolment, Western provides funding support packages for eligible research-based Master’s and PhD students. Other Financial Assistance:

  • Graduate Bursary Assistance
  • Work Study Program
  • Students with Disabilities
  • Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Bursary
  • Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Financial Support
  • International Student Awards
    1. Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS)
    2. Ontario Trillium Scholarships (OTS)
    3. Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships
    4. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
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