Doctor of Philosophy (Elementary Education) 48 months PHD Programme By University of Alberta |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 78QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Faculty of Education offers a variety of options at the Master’s and Doctoral levels. We offer both on-campus programs and online instruction in some of our programs, designed to accommodate the lifestyles of working professionals. Please see the Faculty of Education Elementary Education website for specific information about the various options. Information about current faculty members’ research interest(s) and teaching area(s) can be found here.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Faculty of Education offers a variety of options at the Master’s and Doctoral levels. We offer both on-campus programs and online instruction in some of our programs, designed to accommodate the lifestyles of working professionals. Please see the Faculty of Education Elementary Education website for specific information about the various options. Information about current faculty members’ research interest(s) and teaching area(s) can be found here.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
93+
7+

For doctoral programs, the Department's minimum admission requirements are an MEd degree from the University of Alberta with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. Under certain circumstances it is possible to enter with the equivalent of the BEd degree, but in such instances potential candidates may be required to complete additional course requirements.

Applicants to the doctoral programs also require at least one year of successful teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary or middle classroom level (student teaching and substitute teaching do not qualify.)

01 Dec 2025
4 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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