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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Research at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in Educational Research prepares scholars for leadership careers in research and teaching through original research in education. It is thesis-based and delivered on campus only, with a two-year residency. A supervisor is required but need not be in place before the program starts.

Faculty: Werklund School of Education  |  Department: Educational Research  |  Duration: Four years full-time; six years maximum; two-year on-campus residency  |  Intake: September 1 (applications open August 1; deadline November 1 for all applicants)  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Five core courses and up to three electives depending on specialization (Adult Learning, Curriculum and Learning, Language and Literacy, Leadership, Learning Sciences), followed by a research proposal, oral and written candidacy exams, and a thesis defended in an open oral defence.

Career pathways

Professor, researcher, curricular consultant, school management, policy and governance, public and private education, community and non-governmental agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The deadline for the submission of complete applications is available on the Future Students website: . In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies Admission Requirements , Graduate Programs in Education requires: a) A thesis-based master’s degree in an appropriate field.

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 academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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