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PGCert in Transformative Education for Democracy and Global Citizenship

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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PGCert in Transformative Education for Democracy and Global Citizenship at Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau, Canada is a postgraduate certificate in Education & Teaching programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 825 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Education & Teaching
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 825 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqo.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This second-cycle professional graduate certificate (15 credits) connects transformative education with democracy and global citizenship, bringing together participants from formal, non-formal, and informal educational settings. The curriculum centres on transformative education while integrating perspectives on democratic participation and global citizenship, and is aimed at educators and trainers seeking to develop critical consciousness and apply transformative approaches in their practice. The certificate is offered part-time at the Gatineau campus, with intake in the Fall term only. Admission is open to holders of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education or the humanities with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale. Applicants without university studies but holding a college diploma may be admitted with at least twelve years of relevant and significant experience as a trainer; candidates with partial university credits require a proportionally adjusted amount of experience based on credits completed and academic results, along with a 300-word letter demonstrating the relevance of their background.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education or the humanities with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale. Applicants without university studies but holding a college diploma may be admitted with at least twelve years of relevant and significant experience as a trainer; candidates with partial university credits require a proportionally adjusted amount of experience based on credits completed and academic results, together with a 300-word letter demonstrating the relevance of their background.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Université du Québec en Outaouais

“Être plus près, aller plus loin”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1981
Students: 7,100
Programs: 130
Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Transformative Education for Democracy and Global Citizenship award?

Université du Québec en Outaouais awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How much does PGCert in Transformative Education for Democracy and Global Citizenship cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 825 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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