PhD in Educational Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University

Programme overview

The Nova Scotia Inter-University PhD in Educational Studies is offered jointly by Acadia, Mount Saint Vincent and St. Francis Xavier universities, drawing on the collective resources of Nova Scotia's educational scholars.

Faculty: Faculty of Education | Department: Nova Scotia Inter-University Doctoral Program in Educational Studies | Duration: 4-6 years | Intake: July 2027; deadline November 15, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

An on-site summer institute, interactive web-enabled courses, a comprehensive scholarly portfolio and a doctoral dissertation.

Career pathways

Leadership roles in academic and professional organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree from a recognized university in education or a related field, normally with a graduate thesis (otherwise a qualifying research paper); minimum A- or 80% average in the highest degree; a clearly conceptualized research topic; graduate-level quantitative and/or qualitative research methods preparation; IELTS 7.5-9.0 with no band below 7.0. Application: three letters of reference (normally two academic, one professional), recent CV, letter of intent on one of six interrelated themes, interview if deemed necessary. Applicants are admitted only if a suitable supervisor and programme can be provided.

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.

PhD in Educational Studies: July 2027 entrance.

PhD in Educational Studies: November 15, 2026 (July 2027 entrance). Doctor of Psychology (School and Child Clinical Psychology): December 1, 2026 (September 2027 entrance).

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

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