At Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, Canada, Education: Master's Degree (MEd) is offered as a master's degree in Education & Teaching programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,060 per credit (CAD 558 per credit for local students).
The Master of Education (MEd) at TRU is a graduate degree aimed at working professionals in education, administration, training, or employee development who want to move into educational leadership or research roles. Students take core courses together with elective courses they select to match their career interests, and can draw on weekly workshops and regular tutoring support through the Graduate Students in Education Success Centre. Course content addresses Indigenous education, including land-based learning and Indigenous research methodology, educational leadership drawn from current and former BC K-12 educators, and inclusive and special-education approaches. Some MEd courses can also be applied toward the BC Teacher Qualification Service. The university is explicit that the MEd is not a K-12 teaching qualification; a Bachelor of Education is required to teach in BC's public K-12 system. Graduates go on to roles such as school and post-secondary administrators, instructional designers, healthcare educators, and subject-matter consultants across education and training settings. The program suits education and training professionals seeking to build leadership, research, or instructional-design expertise rather than an initial teaching credential.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent, with a GPA of 3.00 on TRU's 4.33-point scale in the last 60 credits. English proficiency is required unless exempt: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.5, TOEFL 570 (paper, TWE 4.5+) or 88 iBT with all sections at 20 or higher, CAEL 70 with all subtests at 60 or higher, or completion of ESAL Level 5. Official transcripts (with certified English translations, or a letter of permission from the home institution) are required. Applicants who fall short may instead be considered for the Educational Studies Graduate Certificate as a backup by submitting a letter of intent (max 350 words) and three reference letters. The program runs a single fall intake, with an application deadline of April 30.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:TRU's Master of Education runs one fall intake each year (September); the application deadline is 30 April 2027 for Fall 2027 entry. Applicants below the required 3.00 GPA or missing the English-language requirement are directed instead to the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies. TRU publishes one date, not separate domestic/international deadlines.
