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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
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Art Education View 6 other Masters in Art Education in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
14714 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14714 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
7579 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7579 CAD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Vancouver
1590 - 2686 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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