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Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies

Canada

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What will I learn?

Graduates of the PhD in Educational Studies develop the competence and expertise needed to assume positions of leadership, such as educational researchers in institutional and non-institutional contexts; teacher educators; curriculum and instructional leaders in school boards and private industry; and school, school board, and governmental educational administrators. This program also promotes collaborative work with colleagues in educational endeavors and lifelong professional development.

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Studies is a research degree requiring a dissertation on original and significant research within traditional educational and community-based educational contexts extending from early childhood through mature adulthood.

The general goal of the Doctor of Philosophy program in Educational Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island is to examine education at an advanced level from a variety of perspectives, including, but not limited to, the investigation of theoretical and practical aspects of policy, curricula, teaching and teacher education, administration, and professionalism.

Graduates of the PhD in Educational Studies develop the competence and expertise needed to assume positions of leadership, such as educational researchers in institutional and non-institutional contexts; teacher educators; curriculum and instructional leaders in school boards and private industry; and school, school board, and governmental educational administrators. This program also promotes collaborative work with colleagues in educational endeavors and lifelong professional development. The program provides learning opportunities in which the candidate, in supervisory and collegial relationships with one or more faculty members:

  • develops a critical and comprehensive understanding of significant trends and major concerns in the field of education, and formulates and expresses, both orally and in writing, personal and professional positions in relation to how these trends and concerns are manifested in their area of interest;
  • develops in-depth knowledge and understanding of different philosophical stances in education and educational research and their socio political and practical implications;
  • develops an understanding of, and ability to use and evaluate, a wide range of research methodologies used in educational research;
  • designs and presents a proposal for an original research project of significance in the field of education;
  • completes the proposed research under faculty supervision, then writes and orally defends a dissertation;
  • develops competencies in clear and logical writing skills that allow for disseminating knowledge to a variety of audiences;
  • develops competencies in leadership roles within formal and/or informal educational institutions, agencies, or communities.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Education

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$12,615.00 (US$ 9,267) per year

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

Start date

Expected January 2025

Venue

University of Prince Edward Island

550 University Avenue,

CHARLOTTETOWN,

Prince Edward Island (PE),

C1A 4P3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The basic requirements are:

  • First class standing (e.g., a minimum academic average of 80%, or A-, or a GPA of 3.7) or equivalent, in a Masters program conferred by an accredited university (students with Pass grades must request that former professors complete a narrative assessment form to confirm first class standing equivalence and potential for admission to a PhD program).
  • A Masters thesis. An equivalent research report such as a Masters project, or a substantial research-focused technical report , authored solely by the applicant, may also be considered.
  • Evidence of a minimum of 5 years professional experience in field deemed relevant to the field of educational studies.

English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 7 with 7 in writing and speaking; 6.5 in reading and listening; TOEFL Internet-based test: 100 with a minimum of 25 in speaking and writing, 22 in reading and listening; PTE: 66

Deadline:

Application opens July 1, and closes January 15 (program begins the same year in September).

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

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About University of Prince Edward Island

UPEI is a diverse, welcoming academic community that offers personalised, career-focused courses with small classes and great facilities.

  • Almost one third of learners are international students
  • Small class sizes with great access to professors
  • Co-op, on-campus and graduate work opportunities
  • English Academic Preparation and full university courses

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