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Education (BEd)

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•THE 2026 #1201-1500

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Education (BEd) is a bachelor's degree in Education & Teaching programme taught at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Education & Teaching
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: wlu.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

This postgraduate professional program integrates theory with practice, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, with attention to diverse worldviews, Indigenous perspectives, equity, and inclusion. Students specialize in Primary/Junior (K-6), Primary/Junior French as a Second Language (K-6), or Junior/Intermediate (grades 4-10) teaching. It leads to a Bachelor of Education completed over one year across three consecutive academic terms, delivered on campus, with a single intake in May. The curriculum includes more than 80 days of hands-on practice teaching through four block placements, in partnership with 19 school boards. Admission requires a completed undergraduate degree and a minimum academic average of B- across the most recently completed 10 full credits (20 half credits) of undergraduate coursework by September 1 of the year preceding enrolment; admission decisions are based on academic achievement together with the information submitted in the application's experience profile.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a completed undergraduate degree and have a minimum academic average of B- in their most recently completed 10 full credits (20 half credits) of undergraduate university coursework, by September 1 of the year preceding anticipated enrolment. Admission is based on academic achievement and on the information submitted in the experience profile section of the application.

Application Details

Start Date: May

About Wilfrid Laurier University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1911
Students: 23,587
THE rank: #1201-1500
Programs: 143
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Education (BEd) award?

Wilfrid Laurier University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How long does Education (BEd) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

Can Education (BEd) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Wilfrid Laurier University.

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