PhD Education at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Gain an in-depth understanding of theories within the field of education. The University of Manitoba PhD in Education focuses on educating teaching professionals as researchers, helping graduates work to enhance understanding and improve professional practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Education | Duration: 3+ years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The PhD in Education program has one application deadline per year and applications are accepted for September entry only. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

To earn your PhD, you must demonstrate independent research capability. The program consists of coursework, a candidacy exam, and a substantial research component. Students must complete 21 credit hours of coursework including a minimum of nine credit hours in the program area; a minimum of six credit hours in a support area; and a minimum of six credit hours of research methods.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To qualify for admission to the PhD in Education program, you must have a minimum of: An earned master’s degree from a recognized institution; An appropriate academic background; Demonstrated research capability as evidenced by one of the following:A thesis from a recognized institution; A major research paper from a recognized institution plus a successfully completed 3 credit-hour 7000-level (or equivalent) research methods course; A major contribution to a research article published in a refereed journal plus a successfully completed 3 credit-hour 7000-level (or equivalent) research methods course; or A research/scholarly/creative product and coursework equivalent to one of the above; Usually, appropriate occupational or service experience in a relevant educational or professional setting. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in your last 60 credit hours of university study. Admission to the Individualized PhD program is highly competitive.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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