MA/MS in Educational Studies

Educational Studies is a Master of Education offered at Trent University as a course-based program. It draws on educational theory and research to build critical insight for transformative practice, with focus areas including ecological and social justice, leadership and educational administration, critical literacies, Indigenous knowledge, and curriculum inquiry. Research practice and experience are embedded within each course rather than concentrated in a single capstone, and the program offers flexible full-time and part-time pacing to accommodate working professionals. Admission normally requires an honours degree with an average of at least B+ (77%, GPA 3.3); applicants with a three-year general degree plus a domestic Bachelor of Education are also eligible, and those with a general degree plus an international Bachelor of Education may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Selection also weighs the availability of suitable faculty supervisors, the applicant's prior education and training, and the feasibility of the proposed course of study. Students must maintain at least a B- (70%) standing in their coursework to remain in good standing, with applications reviewed from a February 1 submission date.