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PhD Educational Leadership and Policy at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Educational Leadership and Policy is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Leadership, Higher and Adult Education graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person. A flexible-time option is available.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Leadership, Higher and Adult Education  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Coursework. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows: LHA3040H 1.0 FCE in research methods, to be chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor (excluding LHA1003H and LHA1004H , which may not be counted towards this requirement). Students who have already attained an acceptable level of competence in r

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Application information

Entry requirements

An appropriate master's degree, from a recognized university in a relevant discipline or professional program, with a minimum standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A–. In addition to responses to the Faculty questions in the online admissions application, a supplementary writing sample is required, which will help the admissions committee to assess an applicant's readiness to succeed in rigorous coursework and to conduct systematic research for the PhD. Applicants typically submit a master's-level Major Research Paper or thesis as their writing sample. Applicants who do not have a Major Research Paper or thesis must provide a writing sample that showcases their ability to write clea

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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