Educational Research
Master of Science (MSc)
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Program overview
The Master of Science in Educational Research creates scholars capable of advancing their field of study, and requires intensive study through which students will move from general to specialized expertise in a focused area of science-related research. The thesis-based degree is designed to train academics in planning, conducting, evaluating and reporting leading original research with a high degree of competence and integrity. Graduates of the program go on to become the future stewards of their discipline: scholars who are not only capable of generating new research, but of transforming the landscape of their profession. This program is only available on campus.
Specializations
Outcomes and next steps
PhD studies in Education, Research, Not-for-profit organizations, Bilingual Education, Intercultural Communication, English Language Arts, Media Education, Culture Studies, Curricular Consultant, Public and Private Education systems, Leadership positions in Community and Non-governmental agencies.
A master’s degree in educational research will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.
Degree at a glance
Completion requirements
Thesis-based
Courses
Two core courses, up to four electives depending on specialization
Program requirements
Class delivery
Classroom
Commitment
Two years full-time; four years maximum
Supervisor
A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program
Fees and funding
Flat annual fee; funding may be offered
Related programs
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Supervisors
A supervisor is required for this program. Students are not required to identify potential supervisors prior to applying to the program.
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Colleen Kawalilak
- Adult Education, Adult Learning, Lifelong Learning, Comparative Education, Work and Learning Professional Development
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Eugene Kowch
- Leadership
- Educational Technology / Learning Science
- Organization Theory and Design
- Institutional Innovation and Change
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Jennifer Lock
- E-Learning
- ICT Integration
- Change and Innovation
- Educational Development in Higher Education
- Makerspaces
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Kim Koh
- Building Teacher Capacity in Classroom Assessment
- Teacher Assessment Literacy and Professional Development
- Problem-based Learning and Assessment in Teacher Education
- Test and Survey Development, Adaptation, and Validation
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Maren Aukerman
- Meaning-making, literacy, classroom discourse
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Michele Jacobsen
- Learning Sciences
- Educational Technology
- Graduate Education and Peer Mentoring
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Additional supervisors may be available. Contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies for more information.
Completion requirements
Adult Learning
Students take courses in research methods, topics in adult learning and electives.
Language and Literacy
Students take courses in research methods, theory and research in language and literacy and more.
Learning Sciences
Students take courses in research methods and electives in the learning sciences specialization.
Curriculum and Learning
Students take courses in research methods, interpretive inquiry, interpretive study of curriculum and more.
Leadership
Students take courses in research methods, topics in educational leadership and electives determined by the student and supervisor.
Thesis
Students will be required to submit and defend an original thesis.
Admission requirements and information
Requirements for the Educational Research Program
GPA
A minimum of 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.Minimum education
A four year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institutionWork samples
NoneDocuments
- A written statement indicating the applicant’s reasons for wishing to pursue a graduate program
Reference letter
TwoTest scores
NoneEnglish language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL score of 97 (Internet-based). Our institution code is 0813
- IELTS score of 7.0 (Academic version)
- MELAB score of 83, or higher
- By successfully completing Tier 3 of the University of Calgary's International Foundations Program
- Tests must have been taken within the last two years
Deadlines
For admission on September 1
Canadian and permanent residentDec. 1 Application deadline
InternationalDec. 1 Application deadline
If you’re not a Canadian or permanent resident make sure to read and learn about international specific requirements
Tuition fees and funding
All graduate students must pay general fees each year, as well as program fees.
Fees
Estimate for full-time students
Canadian and
permanent resident
International
student
General fees
12 months of study
$1,758 CAD
$1,758 CAD
Program fees
First 12 months of study
$5,593 CAD
$12,695 CAD
Total fees
For first year of studies
$7,351 CAD
$14,453 CAD
What are annual continuing fees?
Domestic Continuing Fees: $1,627 CAD
International Continuing Fees: $3,693 CAD
Continuing fees apply after the first full year of studies.
Funding availability
The Werklund School of Education and the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) at the University of Calgary provide a range of financial assistance to students in GPE.
Fees listed here are estimates only, and have been rounded to the nearest dollar. These amounts should not be considered accurate. All amounts are in Canadian Dollars.
Fees are subject to change.
For more details and the most accurate information go to the Academic Calendar
For more general information, see our Fees and Funding Guide
Highlights of the Educational Research Program
Werklund student one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 under 40
Liana Appelt is Calgary's youngest school principal, a community volunteer and an advocate for bilingual education
Mixing it up
Catherine Burwell investigates the concept of the remix in an educational context
Three Minute Thesis
Practice your communication skills, build your network and learn about amazing UCalgary research
Learn more about this program
Werklund School of Education
Education Tower, Room 1202A
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.5639
Educational Research
Education Tower, Room 114
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.5675
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