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Educational Psychology (Ph.D.): Learning Sciences at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Educational Psychology; Learning Sciences focuses on theory and research on understanding and improving learning and teaching in formal and informal educational settings including K-12 and post-secondary institutions, the workplace, professional practice, and virtual learning communities. Practical training in research design, advanced data analytic techniques, and professional development through coursework and dissertation supervision. Students admitted to PhD1 are required to register in two PhD1 research courses consecutively during their first Fall & Winter terms: EDUR 716 in their first term, followed by EDUR 717 in their second term.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Department: Educational and Counselling Psychology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

The programme is structured as: Required Courses (18 credits); Complementary Courses (3 credits).

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Application information

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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