Additional Admission Requirements

Number of Recommendation(s)

• 3 recommendation(s)

Other Requirements

• MEd
  1. Applicants are required to have an acceptable undergraduate degree.
  2. Faculty of Graduate Studies admissions application form
  3. One official copy of transcripts of all post-secondary education
  4. Three letters of reference (preferably two should be from university faculty members; however, professional referees may be used if the applicant is unable to provide two references from university faculty members)
     • You will provide three names and email addresses of referees in your MyFile application, and referees will receive an automatic request for reference. They will have two weeks to complete the letter of recommendation online
  5. A résumé or curriculum vitae
  6. A statement of interest (minimum 500 words in length) outlining how graduate studies in education might serve the applicant's academic and/or professional interests, and what is of interest to the applicant in the graduate program.
     • If applying for the Urban Indigenous Education Cohort, applicants should indicate that this is their interest at the top of their statement of interest.
  7. One sample of written work (e.g., a paper demonstrating how the applicant works with a body of literature or builds an argument; typically, the sample paper is from a university course completed within the past five years.)
     Note: If unable to provide a sample of written work, the applicant should provide an extended statement of interest not to exceed 1500 words.
  8. English language test score (if applicable)
• PhD
  1. Applicants will have undertaken a Masters-level Program including a component based on original research at a recognized university. Applicants must submit evidence of relevant professional preparation and/or personal and career experience.
  2. Faculty of Graduate Studies admissions application form
  3. One official copy of transcripts of each post-secondary institution attended
  4. Three letters of reference (at least two must be from academic referees; the other may be from a professional referee)
     • You will provide three names and email addresses of referees in your MyFile application, and referees will receive an automatic request for reference. They will have two weeks to complete the letter of recommendation online
  5. A curriculum vitae
  6. A statement of area of interest (minimum 500 words in length) with a discussion of intended research
  7. Two samples of written work (e.g., papers demonstrating how the applicant works with a body of literature or builds an argument; typically, the sample papers are from a university course completed within the past five years.)
     Note: If unable to provide a sample of written work, the applicant should provide an extended statement of interest not to exceed 1500 words.
  8. English language test score (if applicable)
  9. Final admission will be offered to candidates only if faculty supervision is available