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Adult Education and Community Development (OISE) (MA)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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At University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, Adult Education and Community Development (OISE) (MA) is offered as a master's degree in Education & Teaching programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Education & Teaching
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: sgs.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Arts (MA) in Adult Education and Community Development is a research-based degree offered by the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). The program examines learning among adults in communities, workplaces and social movements, preparing graduates for roles in education, community engagement, policy and organizational leadership. Students complete required coursework together with thesis research employing qualitative and/or quantitative methods, and are responsible for identifying and securing their own faculty supervisor. Instruction is delivered in person, with less than one-third of courses available online. The degree can be completed full-time, over six sessions (24 months), or part-time, over ten sessions. Admission requires an appropriate four-year bachelor's degree with an average equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year; no standardized admission test is required or recommended. The credential awarded is a Master of Arts (MA).

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an appropriate bachelor's degree (usually a four-year degree) with an average equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year; no standardized admission test is required or recommended. Applicants are responsible for identifying and securing their own faculty supervisor prior to admission.

About University of Toronto

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
Programs: 507
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Adult Education and Community Development (OISE) (MA) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How long does Adult Education and Community Development (OISE) (MA) take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

Can Adult Education and Community Development (OISE) (MA) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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