MA/MS in Educational Research is a master's degree in Education & Teaching programme offered by University of Calgary in Calgary, Canada. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format.
Also offered as: Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Education & Teaching
Delivery: Hybrid
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This is a course-based Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Research offered through direct entry by the University of Calgary, combining online and blended courses with some face-to-face on-campus sessions. The program consists of four research courses plus eight specialization courses and does not require a thesis or an individual research supervisor; students are instead advised by an academic program coordinator within a cohort that begins in July. Full-time completion is expected within two to three years. The program is aimed at working professionals such as practicing teachers, school leaders, and curriculum specialists, and admission requires a minimum of two years of teaching experience or equivalent professional experience. It suits educators and professionals in non-profit or community organizations who want to deepen their understanding of educational research and pedagogy while continuing to work. Graduates pursue roles in school leadership, curriculum development, bilingual education, and leadership positions within education systems or community and non-governmental agencies, and the degree also serves as a prerequisite for the professional Doctor of Education (EdD).
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale over the last two years of full-time study (at least 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree, and a four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a recognized institution. Candidates are normally expected to have at least two years of teaching experience or an alternative professional qualifying experience, though individuals with significant life achievement may be considered despite some academic gaps. This cohort-based, course-based program has a single annual intake with a July start date. Programme page's English language proficiency (ELP) section defers to the Faculty's ELP requirements in the Academic Calendar without publishing programme-specific scores, so the university-wide English Language Proficiency requirement from ucalgary.ca (IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 86 legacy scale, or Duolingo 120) is cited as the general reference per institution excerpt; exemptions apply after prior study in English per that page.
Application Details
Start Date:July
Application Deadline:For Fall 2027 entry, the University of Calgary opens undergraduate applications for domestic applicants on 1 October 2026 and for international applicants on 15 August 2026, both closing on the same firm application deadline of 1 March 2027, with supporting documents due by 15 March 2027 and offers accepted by 1 May 2027. International applicants follow the identical March 1 deadline; the university publishes no separate, later international closing date. Applications are not accepted on a rolling basis after the deadline for most direct-entry programmes, though a small number of programmes (e.g. Nursing) run further selection rounds into the summer while space remains. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
