Overview
MA program: fosters the study of problems in the administration and leadership of educational programs. It will best serve students who have a commitment to scholarship and research as a means of deepening their understanding of administrative action in schools or in other educational and service institutions. While experience in teaching and administration is not an essential prerequisite for admission, such experience provides a desirable background. The MA is available through both full-time and part-time studies.
About this Degree
The MA program in Educational Leadership and Policy at University of Toronto fosters the study of problems in leadership and policy with respect to educational programs, with an emphasis on elementary and secondary schools. It will best serve students who have a commitment to scholarship and research as a means of deepening their understanding of leadership action in schools or in other educational and service institutions.
The MA is available through both full-time and part-time studies. While experience in teaching and administration is not an essential prerequisite for admission, such experience provides a desirable background. The department welcomes applicants with diverse but relevant backgrounds.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Designing Master's Research Proposals
- Research Literacy in Educational Leadership and Policy
- Educational Leadership and Policy: Policy, Leadership, Change, and Diversity
- elective FCEs in Educational Leadership and Policy courses
- Thesis, to be developed under the guidance of a faculty member
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 40 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs)
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Public Policy Educational Leadership View 81 other Masters in Public Policy in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education’s additional admission requirements stated below.
An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline or professional program, with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or better in the final year.
Tuition Fee
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International
27520 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27520 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
6210 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6210 CAD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Toronto
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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