Overview

The Educational Studies course from Thompson Rivers University students who meet English language requirements, but require academic upgrading, will be required to complete three GCES graduate courses prior to admission in TRU’s MEd programme.

This programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with IRCC’s updated list of eligible fields of study (CIP Code: 13.0101). Please consult the IRCC website for the latest information.

Key facts:

Students wishing to upgrade their GPA in order to ease the transition to TRU’s MEd programme may also choose the GCES programme.

The GCES is considered a standalone Graduate Certificate that completes qualifications for admission into TRU’s MEd programme.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

9 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kamloops, Canada

Disciplines

Education View 105 other Masters in Education in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
GPA of 3.00 (but not lower than 2.50) on a 4.0-point scale
language requirements as outlined in the GCES brochure, below

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Kamloops

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Kamloops

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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