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    Early Childhood EducationMaster of EducationFaculty of Education

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    Vancouver, CAMEdIn-person30 months
    CA$17,715.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    40%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    25
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    CA$168.00
    App fee

    Early Childhood EducationMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia is a 30-credit, 30-month, in-person MEd program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$17,715.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program with core courses in early childhood education and related courses from other Faculty of Education departments. Focuses on theorizing early childhood, research methodologies, curriculum, instruction, assessment, evaluation, and cross-departmental inquiries.

    Focus: coursework
    QS: 10th North America, 2nd Canada (Faculty of Education)
    Part-time option

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
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    Min Overall score requirement: 90 (Reading 22, Writing 21, Speaking 21, Listening 22)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Overall score requirement: 6.5 (Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Listening 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Up to 3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$18,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Early Childhood EducationMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Early Childhood EducationMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia is CA$17,715 across 30 required credits.
    Is Early Childhood EducationMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    Early Childhood EducationMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Early Childhood EducationMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    Early Childhood EducationMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia is structured around 30 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Early Childhood EducationMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: 76% (B+) overall average in 300- and 400-level courses, or at least 12 credits of 300- or 400-level courses in the A grade range (80% or higher)
    How competitive is Early Childhood EducationMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia?
    Early Childhood EducationMaster of EducationFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia reports an acceptance rate of approximately 40%.