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    Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (MEd)

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    Vancouver, CAMEdIn-person30 months
    CA$34,068.80
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    42.5%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    CA$168.00
    App fee

    Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (MEd) at University of British Columbia is a 30-credit, 30-month, in-person MEd program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$34,069.

    About the program

    The program promotes engagement with perspectives on curriculum studies, curriculum theory, and teacher education, including single subjects, history and politics of curriculum, teaching, technology, and links to society, historical periods, subjectivity, and popular culture. It draws on anti-oppressive education, decolonial studies, post-structuralism, semiotics, and feminism.

    Focus: coursework
    QS: 10th (Education subject)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Overall score requirement: 92 Reading 22 Writing 22 Speaking 22 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

    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 Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (MEd) at University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (MEd) at University of British Columbia is CA$34,069 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (MEd) at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (MEd) at University of British Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (MEd) at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (MEd) at University of British Columbia is structured around 30 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (MEd) at University of British Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: B+ range (76% at UBC)
    How competitive is Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (MEd) at University of British Columbia?
    Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (MEd) at University of British Columbia reports an acceptance rate of approximately 42.5%.