Overview
About this Degree
The MA in Higher Education at University of Toronto is a research-stream program that focuses on higher education as a field of study. It best serves students seeking the knowledge and research skills needed to pursue administrative and policy careers related to higher education. The MA program also prepares students to pursue doctoral studies in higher education and related fields.
The MA is available through both full-time and part-time studies. The department welcomes applicants with diverse but relevant backgrounds.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Doctoral Seminar: Recurring Issues in Postsecondary Education
- research methods approved by the faculty advisor.
- Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 20 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs)
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Educational Psychology Higher Education View 139 other Masters in Education in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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 with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-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 20 months. -
National
6210 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6210 CAD per year during 20 months.
Living costs for Toronto
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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