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MA Education Studies at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

are designed to help students to succeed in their areas of interest by supporting them with top-tier researchers and academics, extensive library services, and helpful administrative support. Our master's students become teachers, administrators, and counsellors who influence the lives of young people. Many graduates from this program hold important roles in various sectors of education at the provincial, national and international levels.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: 4 Terms (course-based) 6 Terms  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Project-based, course-based, or thesis-based programme, full-time, 4 Terms (course-based) 6 Terms in length.

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Entry requirements

Master of Arts in Education Studies. A four-year degree (20 full courses or equivalent) from a recognized university or college. Minimum "B" standing (70%) or equivalent in the final two years of study. Counselling Psychology Field. A four-year Honours degree (20 full courses or equivalent), with a major in Psychology, from a recognized university or college. Minimum "B" standing (70%) or equivalent in the final two years of study. An undergraduate honours thesis or equivalent (e.g. senior research project). Minimum one year or equivalent paid and/or volunteer experience in the helping professions (Please see Faculty of Education website for further details,. ). Additional Requirements. Master of Arts in Education Studies. (Recommended). A Qualification leading to certification as a teacher (e.g. B.Ed.). Minimum one year of teaching experience, or experience within the field of education. For application to the field of Education Psychology/Special Education only, a background in Psychology should be apparent. Preferably these applicants will have completed Additional Qualification Courses in Special Education (Part 1 & 2). Counselling Psychology Field. (Recommended). Courses/background in research statistical methods. A number of exceptions exist for the MA - Counseling Psychology field. Please visit. Education - Admission Requirements. for more information. Application deadli

Graduate programmes charge Fall, Winter and Summer terms; Ivey MBA Direct has a July intake, the Accelerated MBA a November intake, and the Executive MBA September and February intakes. Deadlines and intake terms vary by programme.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines, which may differ for domestic and international applicants. Applications are made through Western's online graduate application. The application fee is $185 CAD for most graduate programmes; $290 for Communication Sciences and Disorders (MClSc), Occupational Therapy (MSc OT) and Physical Therapy (MPT); $150 for Ivey MBA and Ivey MSc; $350 for Orthodontics.

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