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Bachelor of Education (BEd) at Acadia University

Acadia University, Canada

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Education is an after-degree programme at elementary and secondary levels, delivered in an accelerated 16-month format that replaces the paused two-year version. It includes up to 20 weeks of supervised field experience, with possible international placements.

Faculty: Faculty of Professional Studies  |  Duration: 16 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

The 16 months run through Spring/Summer (five intensive courses), Fall (four 10-week courses with a weekly in-school practicum and a 4-week practicum), Winter (four 10-week courses and a 5-week practicum) and a second Spring/Summer (three intensive courses and a 5-week practicum).

Career pathways

Teacher, adult educator, assessment developer, community youth worker, corporate trainer, curriculum developer, education administrator, educational consultant, exhibition curator, instructional designer, social worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A recognized Bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.67 (70%) GPA in the last three years (90 credit hours) of undergraduate study.

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,416 a year (2026). 2026-27 full course load Bachelor of Education tuition for one academic year (two terms) as stated; excludes technology, athletic/health, campus renewal, ASU, health/dental and access fees. Fee group: Canadian students. Source

International applicants: CAD 26,190 a year (2026). 2026-27 full course load Bachelor of Education tuition for one academic year (two terms) as stated; excludes technology, athletic/health, campus renewal, ASU, health/dental and access fees. Fee group: International students. Source

Advanced Standing (2-year, 6-semester) pathway: intake in September of each year, with the last intake in September 2027.

Applications open any time after September 21; apply by March 1 to be considered for an entrance scholarship (notified by mid-April). The application processing fee is $40 CDN, payable online by credit card.

Apply through the official page: https://www2.acadiau.ca/admissions.html

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