Concordia University offers Art Education (PhD), a doctorate in Education & Teaching programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Education & Teaching
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 639 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This PhD program in Art Education is offered by Concordia University's Department of Art Education and is described by the university as the only program of its kind in Canada. It provides advanced study and research training in the teaching of visual arts, with students developing an individual research direction in collaboration with faculty. The program requires 90 credits: 9 credits of required courses covering critical perspectives and research practice, 3 credits of electives, and 78 credits allocated to the comprehensive examination, thesis proposal, and thesis research. It is a thesis-based, full-time doctorate delivered on campus at the Sir George Williams campus in Montreal, with a single Fall intake and an application deadline of January 15. Admission requires a Master's degree in Art Education with superior academic standing; applicants holding an MFA must also complete designated art education readings and research methods courses from the Master's program. Teaching experience, certification, or related professional experience is required. Concordia states that funding packages, including awards and teaching and research assistantships, are generally available to students in thesis-based programs such as this one.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a Master's degree (MA) in Art Education with superior standing from a recognized university; applicants holding an MFA must also complete the art education readings and research methods courses taken by students in the MA program. Teaching experience, teaching certification, or related professional experience is required. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency sufficient for graduate study; Concordia's general graduate standard for most programs is an IELTS Academic overall band of 7.0 with no band below 6.5, a TOEFL iBT score of 95 with no section below 20, or a Duolingo English Test score of 120. The application deadline for Fall admission is January 15.
