Simon Fraser University offers Educational Leadership: Master of Arts (MA), a master's degree in Educational Leadership programme in Burnaby, Canada. The programme runs for 9 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,150 per semester (CAD 2,150 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Educational Leadership
Duration: 9 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,150 / semester
International tuition: CAD 2,150 / semester
Information for the 2026/27 academic year · Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca · How we collect data ·
Program details
Overview
The MA in Educational Leadership pairs required courses in research approaches, organizational theory, policy processes and leadership studies with fieldwork and an 18-unit thesis, for a minimum of 38 units overall. Students also complete at least 3 units of supervisor-approved electives and, depending on their existing background, a quantitative or qualitative research-methods course. A supervisory committee is expected to be in place before the student's fifth course, and the thesis itself is normally completed and defended within three terms, with the full degree designed to run over nine terms. Admission follows SFU's standard graduate requirements, with allowance for exceptional candidates who demonstrate strong scholarly or professional achievement.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: This program has no additional academic prerequisite of its own: applicants must satisfy the University's general admission standard for a master's degree under Graduate General Regulation 1.3.6a, which asks for a bachelor's degree from SFU or an equivalent from a recognized institution, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B), or at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) on the final 60 undergraduate units, and references supporting the applicant's readiness for advanced study. In exceptional circumstances, applicants who fall short of these minimums may still be considered where superior scholarly or professional achievement is demonstrated. The program targets current or prospective leaders engaged in educational activities, though no formal work-experience threshold is stated. No programme-specific English-language test score is published; SFU's general graduate policy of IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (6.0 per section) or TOEFL 90 overall (20 per section) applies to non-native English speakers.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
