MEd/MA in Social, Cultural & Foundational Studies in Canada at UVic Canada

Program Overview for MEd/MA in Social, Cultural & Foundational Studies in Canada:

In our graduate program, you will explore research-based teaching methods. Browse different teaching methods and understand why we use them. These courses will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities in schools, community organizations, and businesses. 

Most of our courses are flexible and can be completed while you are working. MEd courses are offered in small groups, and these courses are completed together.

In this program, you will study educational and social institutions from multiple perspectives. You will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to be a teacher, administrator, or policy analyst. You can also act as a consultant for government or educational institutions. Research topics can include any combination of philosophical, historical, or sociological research points of view.

Areas of focus

• Art education
• Curriculum studies
• Drama education
• Early childhood education
• Social, cultural, and foundational studies
• Mathematics and science education
• Educational technology
• Music education
• Language and literacy

The eligibility for MEd/MA in Social, Cultural & Foundational Studies in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

For all degree programs, the following items are required to be uploaded when submitting an online application: resume, letter of intent, email contact information for two references, unofficial transcripts, and, for international students, TOEFL score. Official transcripts should be ordered after receiving the provisional admission email from Graduate Admissions and Records. See Faculty Admissions for Graduate Studies requirements. All materials are to be sent to the Graduate Admissions and Records Office.

The selection process is based on the strength of the application file and the availability of an appropriate supervisor.

In addition to the usual admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, applicants must have had at least two years of successful relevant professional experience.

These are the test eligibilities for the MEd/MA in Social, Cultural & Foundational Studies to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for MEd/MA in Social, Cultural & Foundational Studies in Canada.

All graduate students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:

• You must list a potential supervisor on your application
• This faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission.

To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.

Contact the graduate secretary at edcigrad@uvic.ca or 250-721-7882.

Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA.

Individual award amounts may vary depending on the program.

UVic Fellowship Awards

• Up to $17,500 per year (masters)
• Up to $20,000 per year (Ph.D.)

UVic Graduate Awards

• Up to $10,000 per year (masters and PhD)

Eligibility

• The minimum requirement for funding consideration is an A- average on the last two years of coursework
• Domestic and international students are considered equally for funding
• Full-time registration (3.0 units) for UVic Fellowship holders and at least part-time registration (1.5 units) for UVic Graduate Award holders
• Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units

Every year we employ many graduate students to assist with teaching, research, and lab instruction.

• Their academic units hire teaching assistants (TAs) to assist with teaching and grading courses. These are unionized, hourly positions.
• Faculty members hire research assistants (RAs) to help with their research. These roles are sometimes called scientific assistants or laboratory instructors. RA salaries come from faculty members’ research grants. Because of this, RA hours, salary, and other details are worked out between you and the faculty member.

Work-study

The work-study program offers part-time jobs on campus that fit your course schedule.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a full-time student
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Co-operative Education Program (co-op)

UVic is home to the largest graduate co-op program in Canada. You can add a co-op to your master’s or doctoral studies for work experience in your field of study.

Bursaries

We offer non-repayable bursaries based on financial needs.

To be eligible for a bursary, you must be:

• Already receiving the maximum government student loans available to you
• In full-time status as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
• In good academic standing