Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Canada

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What will I learn?

Our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies with a specialization in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) develops exceptional educators and leaders in careers such as teaching, instructional design, multimedia and e-learning, and EDI consulting. This specialization provides a foundation for recognizing and challenging barriers that contribute to discrimination and oppression in educational settings.Our four-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies is an innovative hybrid program (online and in-person courses) designed to provide maximum flexibility and choice. You will develop critical knowledge and skills in Educational Studies, including foundations of learning, creating digital tools for education, assessment for learning and foundations of equity, diversity and inclusion. Online courses from the Faculty of Education are supplemented with in-person or online electives from other faculties to create a custom program that will enable you to achieve your academic goals. This specialization in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion develops expertise with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to recognize systemic, historic and attitudinal barriers that contribute to discrimination and oppression in both workplace learning and classroom settings. Students will use problem-based learning and critical reflection to identify issues, evaluate resources and articulate solutions to EDI issues in Canadian education and society to counter bias and discrimination against under-represented and equity-deserving groups. Our EDI specialization focuses on creating pathways to full inclusion for everyone in education.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Study options

Online/Distance (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$30,655.26 (18,59,134) per year
First year: CAN $30,655.26; Second year: CAN $30,655.26; Third year: CAN $29,261.86; Fourth year: CAN $25,450.26; Fifth year: CAN $24,450.26 (The given fee is for full time and it's a guide for online students.)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Online/Distance with attendance (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$30,655.26 (18,59,134) per year
First year: CAN $30,655.26; Second year: CAN $30,655.26; Third year: CAN $29,261.86; Fourth year: CAN $25,450.26; Fifth year: CAN $24,450.26 (The given fee is for full time and it's a guide for online students.)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

Ontario Tech University

2000 Simcoe Street North,

Oshawa,

Ontario,

L1G 0C5, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to Canada Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

English language requirement:

IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 (Education and Nursing programs require an overall score of 7.0).

TOEFL: Internet-based test (iBT) with a total score of 83 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87), and minimum scaled scores of Listening: 20; Reading: 20; Speaking: 19; and Writing: 20

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum score of 58.

Cambridge English - Advanced: Minimum score of 180 with no band lower than 170.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Ontario Tech University

Through encouraging innovative problem solving and use of technology, UOIT has become a hub for future entrepreneurial leaders.

  • Based in Oshawa, Ontario, 40 minutes’ drive from Toronto
  • International scholarships worth up to CAD 18,000 per year
  • Over 70 specialized research labs and facilities
  • A technology-enriched learning environment