Bachelor of Education (Elementary) at Mount Saint Vincent University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Education at Mount Saint Vincent is a 10-unit, two-year after-degree programme with Elementary and Secondary options, up to 24 weeks of classroom practicum, and eligibility for Nova Scotia teacher certification. A 14-month accelerated route (May start) and a 20-month route (September start) are offered.

Faculty: Faculty of Education | Duration: 2 years (10 units); 14-month and 20-month options | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Elementary examines the young learner and reflective practice, with courses in philosophy, social and cultural contexts and core curriculum in mathematics, language arts and science.

Career pathways

Teachers in elementary and secondary schools, adult educators, community educators, corporate trainers, educational administrators, academic advisors and volunteer coordinators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Education (Elementary): bachelor's degree from a recognized university; 1.0 unit each of university social studies, science, mathematics and English (or French); 0.5 unit developmental, child or educational psychology (missing items may be completed before graduation); normally a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 10.0 units of relevant undergraduate coursework. Admission is competitive and limited. Applicants submit transcripts, three letters of reference, a resume with relevant experience and a 500-word essay; selected candidates may be interviewed. Teaching experience with children or adolescents in schools or group settings and competence in digital literacies expected. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 86-92 (no score below 21), PTE 59 or CAEL 60.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entrance terms: January, May and September.

January 2027 entrance: international applicants November 6, 2026 (extended), domestic applicants December 1, 2026. May 2027 entrance: international January 4, 2027, domestic April 1, 2027. September 2027 entrance: international May 3, 2027, domestic August 2, 2027; entrance scholarship candidates March 1, 2027; Education program December 7, 2026. January 2028 entrance: international August 2, 2027, domestic December 1, 2027.

Application fee is $40 domestic and $80 international (Bachelor of Education: $90 domestic, $130 international). First-year confirmation deposit is $100 (BEd $300, international $500).

Apply through the official page: https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/admission-requirements/

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