Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (MEd)

To qualify for the MEd in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning program, you must have a minimum of:

• A four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a university recognized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
  • with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in your last sixty credit hours of university study
• Two or more years of relevant work experience.
• Suitable academic and/or professional background for the program area and concentration.
• For the Language and Literacy; Critical Perspectives in Curriculum, Teaching, and Pedagogy; and Indigenous (First Nations/Métis/Inuit) Perspectives in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning concentrations, a Bachelor of Education degree is required.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Applications for the MEd in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning program are accepted for Fall and Summer entry. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

• Application fee (non-refundable)
• Unofficial copies of transcripts
• Current CV. Please ensure that your CV/Resume includes your:
  • complete academic history
  • employment history 
  • service/volunteerism with organizations (for example, community
  • organizations, non-governmental organizations, etc.)
  • committee involvement (in university, workplace, or community settings) 
  • research project involvement including research assistant roles
  • research papers (including published, not published, and in-progress works)
  • research conference presentations
  • certifications (including teaching certificates)
  • awards
  • scholarships
  • other achievements
• Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
• Statement of intent. Submit a letter of interest of no more than 200 words that situates your area of research interest within the larger context of your proposed concentration of study in education and in relation to your preferred advisor’s area of research.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if required

Please be aware that due to the competitive nature of our program admissions, not all qualified applicants will be recommended for admission. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to make your application as fulsome as possible.

Application deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Curriculum, Teaching and Learning reviews applications in March / April.

Applications open up to 16 months prior to start term.

International applicants

Canadian and US applicants

Applications to the Studies in Contemplative, Holistic, and Integrative Education specializations are being accepted for Summer 2026 term only. 
Applications to ACE: Arts, Community, and Education are closed for the 2026 intake.

Canadian and US applicants - Second Language Education Specialization

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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