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Diploma in Education (Vancouver) at University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia, Canada

Programme overview

The Diploma in Education provides structured academic and professional study for teachers and other educators across fields of specialization, and may be planned to meet prerequisites for a master's programme. It does not satisfy requirements for a BC teaching certificate.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Department: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: One academic year full-time or part-time (most specializations); normally completed within five years  |  Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Normally 30 credits of courses numbered 300 or above with an average of 65% or higher; typically 12-18 core credits and 12-18 from supporting courses. Fields include adult education, early years, TESL, special education, teacher librarianship, mathematics, science, physical education and more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a bachelor's degree or equivalent; some specializations are open only to qualified and experienced teachers and have specific course prerequisites.

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.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD): May 2027 intake.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD): September 2027 intake.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD), May 2027 intake: applications open 16 October 2026; application deadline for Canadian applicants 8 January 2027; application deadline for international applicants 16 October 2026.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD), September 2027 intake: applications open 10 July 2026; application deadline for Canadian applicants 16 October 2026; application deadline for international applicants 10 July 2026.

Graduate application fee for 2027W and 2028S: $120.75 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents; $168.25 for students on a study permit; $166.50 for master's-level business programmes (IMBA, MBAN, EMBA, MBA, PMBA, MM). The fee is non-refundable and required for each programme and intake.

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