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Overview
Our graduate students benefit from our small classes, knowledgeable instructors, hands-on experiences, and an exciting curriculum.
Whether they are interested in supporting learning in formal education institutions, families, communities, or workplaces, students find our program rich, engaging, and pertinent.
Our students of the Lifelong Learning at Mount Saint Vincent University come from many different educational and workplace backgrounds. The common denominator is that they are interested in how learning occurs across the lifespan. Often they are currently involved or would like to become involved in teaching other adults.
MA and MEd options available.
Acquiring new skills
A graduate degree in lifelong learning will provide you with a wealth of academic knowledge and research that will be effective in the workplace, and best-practice methods for sharing information with others, and more – including:
- Understand the process of learning across the lifespan
- Design educational programs (workshops, seminars, curriculum)
- Strategies for teaching effectively
- Improved communication skills
- Increase your capacity for creativity
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include
- The Historical Legacy of Studies in Lifelong Learning
- Contemporary Perspectives in the Study of Lifelong Learning
- Lifelong Learning Processes
- Graduate Seminar in Lifelong Learning
- Lifelong Learning and Culture
- Methods for Fostering Lifelong Learning
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 93
Credits
4 alternative credits
4 or 5
The term used for the Mount’s credit system. 0.5 unit is the equivalent to three semester hours of credit and 1.0 unit is equivalent to six semester hours of credit.Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Educational Research Liberal Arts View 47 other Masters in Liberal Arts in CanadaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 93
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students admitted to the Master of Education or Master of Arts in Education program will possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum overall average of B (GPA 3.0).
- Both MEd and MA candidates are required to write a short essay in which they outline their reasons for wanting to undertake graduate study in studies in lifelong learning. All students should also demonstrate a commitment to studies in lifelong learning in their professional or community roles and work.
- MA candidates should demonstrate advanced research and writing competencies. Candidates may be asked to submit samples of academic writing to verify adequate preparation for MA work.
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International
13304 CAD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13304 CAD per module during 12 months. -
National
6326 CAD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6326 CAD per module during 12 months.
- Nat: (6 courses) $6,326
- Int: (6 courses) $13,304
Living costs for Halifax
1235 - 1956 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.
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