Master of Arts in Art Education (MAAE) is a master's degree in Education & Teaching programme offered by NSCAD University in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,841 per credit (CAD 474 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Education & Teaching
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 474 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,841 / 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
The Master of Arts in Art Education (MAAE) is a two-year graduate program at NSCAD University's Fountain Campus, with part-time study also available. It is the only graduate-level Art Education program east of Quebec, and combines academic coursework, research training, and field-based practicums to prepare graduates for work in schools, community organizations, museums, and cultural institutions. Students engage with contemporary approaches to pedagogy and develop research skills alongside socially responsible teaching practice, with an emphasis on creativity, diversity, and lifelong learning in art education contexts. The program is recognized toward advanced teacher certification in Nova Scotia. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in Fine or Media Arts, Art Education, Design, or an equivalent qualification. Delivery is on-campus, and graduates go on to careers or further study in art education, research, and related fields.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a bachelor's degree in Fine or Media Arts, Art Education, Design, or an equivalent qualification from a four-year university or college program. Applicants for whom English is not the first language must meet NSCAD's graduate English language proficiency requirements.
