Master of Education in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at Cape Breton University in Sydney, Canada is a master's degree in Education & Teaching programme. The programme runs for 2.5 years, delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 29,162 per total (CAD 13,595 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Education & Teaching
Duration: 2.5 years
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 13,595 / total
International tuition: CAD 29,162 / total
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Cape Breton University's Master of Education in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning is delivered fully online on a part-time basis over 2.5 years, comprising 30 total credits taught through asynchronous courses that nonetheless carry specific start and end dates and deadlines. Students may complete the 30-credit program through a course-based, project-based, or thesis-based pathway. The curriculum focuses on the theory and practice of curriculum design, implementation and assessment, alongside teaching strategies and educational leadership, combining theoretical exploration with practical application. The program is aimed at educators and other professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in curriculum development, teaching strategies and educational leadership, positioning graduates to influence educational practice from the classroom through to policy implementation. Admission requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum 70 percent average across the final 30 credits, a curriculum vitae, a letter of application between 750 and 1,000 words, and two reference letters, one academic and one professional. The fully online, part-time, asynchronous format is designed for working educators who need to continue in their roles while completing graduate study, rather than students seeking full-time, in-person study.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an undergraduate degree with a minimum 70% average across the last 30 credits, plus a CV showing at least two years of professional experience in a relevant educational context. Applicants submit a 750-1000 word letter of application covering their interest in critical curriculum, how their work, volunteer, and academic experience prepared them, their motivation, and their career goals, together with two references, one academic and one professional. The same academic and documentation standard applies to Canadian and international applicants. English-language proficiency for this Master of Education in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning follows Cape Breton University's general standard: IELTS Academic/Indicator 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT/Home Edition 80 (no skill below 20) before 21 January 2026 or 4.5 after, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 59, Michigan English Test 58, CAEL 60, or Oxford ELLT 7.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 applications open 1 October 2026 and close 30 March 2027, with all documents due by 6 April 2027.
