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 2024-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

Credits

4 alternative credits

4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Public Policy Educational Leadership View 81 other Masters in Public Policy in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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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/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27520 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

6210 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6210 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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