At St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Canada, Master of Adult Education is offered as a master's degree in Education & Teaching programme. The programme is delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,322 per credit (CAD 1,161 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Education & Teaching
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 1,161 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,322 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Adult Education at St. Francis Xavier University is a graduate program delivered fully online through the Faculty of Education's Adult Education Department. It examines the connections between theory and practice across sectors involved in adult learning, including community organizations, community colleges, and health settings, drawing on the professional experience adult learners bring with them. The 30-credit program offers a course-based option, consisting of ten 3-credit courses, and a thesis-based option, consisting of six 3-credit courses plus a 12-credit thesis; the thesis route is recommended for students planning further graduate study. Courses run in synchronous and asynchronous formats scheduled in late afternoons, evenings, and some weekends, with no residency requirement, and students have a three-year candidacy period to complete requirements. A concentration in Adult Education and Health is also available, aimed at those teaching or working in healthcare, higher education, or community health settings, with attention to health equity and social justice. The program suits working professionals in education, healthcare, human resources, or community development who want to study part-time while continuing to work. Career paths associated with the program include community development, health, higher education, human resources, non-profit work, and vocational instruction.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission to the Master of Adult Education follows the Department of Adult Education's own admission requirements page, alongside StFX's general graduate admissions listing. Applicants normally need a related bachelor's degree with a minimum overall B grade and at least two years of experience working with adults or in community development; the program is part-time, online, and flexible. Applicants whose first language is not English, or whose prior instruction was not in English, may be required to submit an approved English-language proficiency test; neither page publishes a program-specific minimum score, instead referring applicants to StFX's Recognized English Language Proficiency Tests list. Applicants with an incomplete undergraduate degree but substantial adult-education or community-development practice may be considered for special admission if they have completed at least three 3-credit undergraduate courses and have five or more years of relevant experience, or have been recognized for exceptional contributions to their field; such applicants should contact the Department Chair directly. Admission is on a competitive basis.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to StFX: for September 2027 entry, applications open 15 September 2026 and the general deadline is 1 September 2027, though competitive programmes such as the 4-year BScN (3 March 2027) and Bachelor of Education (1 December 2026) close much earlier; January 2027 entry closes 9 December 2026 and May 2027 entry closes 12 April 2027. International applicants must apply by 30 May 2027 for September 2027 entry (late applications reviewed case-by-case depending on visa timing) and by 30 September 2026 for January 2027 entry, confirming by 30 October 2026. Admission is not open-ended rolling; each intake has a firm published deadline, though the general Fall deadline stays open until 1 September while seats in non-competitive programmes remain. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
