Overview

The Adult Learning and Global Change program at the University of British Columbia is designed for individuals who wish to understand adult learning in the context of global change, and thereby improve their professional practice.

The courses in this program will benefit those working with adults in formal and informal educational settings, including human resource development in business, industry and government, and activist organisations, international and/or community development, non-governmental organisations, healthcare, cultural, and professional organisations, to name a few.

Career Options

The program attracts those interested in international development work, cross-cultural education and training, the role of education in addressing various global health and environmental issues, promoting social justice in the face of economic globalization, and learning more about adult education around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Locating Oneself in Global Learning

Adult Learning: Contexts and Perspectives

Work and Learning

Fostering Learning in Practice

Global/Local Learning

Understanding Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Education International Development Adult Education View 3 other Masters in International Development in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study.

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Many programs require a statement of interest, sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Course-based programs may assign academic advisors to cohorts of students, but usually do not require applicants to reach out to individual professors / faculty members to seek commitment as their supervisor. Please do not contact faculty members if you are applying to this program.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

Tuition Fee

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International

15244 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15244 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

9287 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9287 CAD per year during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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