Master of Education (Elementary Education) 72 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Alberta |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

72 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

01 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

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

MEd

Study Level

Masters

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

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For master's programs, the Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree equivalent to a BEd degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 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.
Applicants to the MEd programs must also have a valid teaching certificate, and 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 Mar 2026
6 Years
Sep

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

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