Overview

Within a large research orientated university situated on traditional Musqueam land, the Art Education Program from University of British Columbia strives to:

Stimulate and conduct research within a vibrant and collaborative research community that focuses on methodologies and content relevant to the visual arts in culture and society.
Provide for, model, and develop socially responsible and ecologically aware exemplary teaching practices in and across contexts with a focus on the visual arts in culture and society.
Provide leadership, and engage with local, national, and international arts and culture organizations and professionals.

The research interests of faculty in Art Education are diverse. They encourage a wide spectrum of student inquiry: art based research, a/r/tography, art curriculum, early childhood, teacher education, First Nations art and education, histories of art education, multiculturalism, museum and gallery education, perception and cognition, studio practices, technology and visual culture, theory/practice relationships, and gender studies.The MEd is a course-based degree which does not require a research thesis.

What makes the program unique?

The University of British Columbia Art Education Program ranks in the top eight in North America and is one of two PhD programs in Canada (Concordia is our counterpart).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum Issues and Theories,

Research Methodologies in Education

Review of Research in Art Education: Theory and Practice

Arts-Based Educational Research: A/r/tography

Perspectives, Practice, and Curriculum Issues in Contemporary Art Education

Historical and Social Foundations of Art Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study.

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Many programs require a statement of interest, sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

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Tuition Fees

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17034 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

8043 CAD / year

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Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

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Funding

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Overview

What makes the program unique?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Vancouver

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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