MEd / MA Curriculum Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University

Programme overview

The Master's in Curriculum Studies develops advanced skills to address different student needs and interests by examining how curriculum affects student success. It is available as a Master of Education or Master of Arts in Education, full-time or part-time, with several electives online. On-campus and off-campus cohorts study together and finish in two years.

Faculty: Faculty of Education | Department: Curriculum Studies | Duration: Cohorts: 2 years; part-time students generally finish in 2 years and have up to 5 years | Intake: January and September; Education deadlines vary by programme (MEd/MAEd: November 2, 2026 for January; April 15, 2027 for September) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Concentrations include General Curriculum Studies, Supporting Learners with Diverse Needs and Exceptionalities (SLDNE), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Educational Technology.

Career pathways

Classroom, resource and learning centre teachers, educational administrators, educators in corporate, not-for-profit, arts and government sectors, consultants and curriculum development specialists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent (a Bachelor of Education or equivalent for those teaching in the public school system) and at least one year of successful teaching experience or equivalent. Official transcripts show a 4-year bachelor's degree with a CGPA of 3.0 or above; teachers in the public school system also submit Bachelor of Education transcripts (or equivalent) with a CGPA of 3.0 or above. Applicants provide a statement of intent, two letters of reference (one academic, one professional) and a resume. English proficiency scores are required from applicants whose first language is not English and who completed a degree in a country where English is not the first language.

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.

Graduate entrance terms: January and September (programme-specific).

September 2027 initial deadlines: Master of Applied Human Nutrition, MSc Applied Human Nutrition, MA Aging and Family Science, Master of Aging and Family Science and MSc Natural Science February 15, 2027; MA Child and Youth Study, Master of Child and Youth Study, MA/MEd Education, MA Communication and Master of Public Relations April 15, 2027; MA School Psychology December 1, 2026; MA Women and Gender Studies February 1, 2027 (scholarship consideration). January 2027 entrance: MA/MEd Education November 2, 2026.

Graduate application fee is $50 domestic and $90 international.

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

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