PhD of Education
- Lethbridge, Canada
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
- Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Education Support Coordinator
- Curriculum Assistant
- Teaching Roles Subject to Certification
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Education (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree in the discipline or a related one with at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in graduate courses (3.5 for Education and Cultural
- Social
- Political Thought)
- Supervisor secured before applying
- English proficiency required.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section
- PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part)
- Duolingo Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Completion Evidence
How to apply
- Check the programme's admission requirements
- fees
- supporting documents and deadline. Secure a potential supervisor if the programme requires one. Apply or resume your application online at the university website and pay the 150 CAD fee online. Have official transcripts mailed directly to the Admissions Office. Referees submit letters online. Have English test scores sent by the testing body (conditional language admission exists). Contact the International Centre (the admissions office) for study permit questions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,203, $19,203 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lethbridge Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Education |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Eligible full-time University of Lethbridge graduate students are considered for competitive internal graduate research funding, Including the University of Lethbridge Graduate Research Award. Award amounts, Programmes and terms vary, Funding is not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Scholarships
Eligible full-time University of Lethbridge graduate students are considered for competitive internal graduate research funding, Including the University of Lethbridge Graduate Research Award. Award amounts, Programmes and terms vary, Funding is not guaranteed.
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The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,203, $19,203 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,100 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each section, PTE Academic or 86 with 20 each section if taken before 2026-01-21), Cambridge PTE Academic 61 (60 each part), Duolingo Cambridge 176.
Eligible full-time University of Lethbridge graduate students are considered for competitive internal graduate research funding, Including the University of Lethbridge Graduate Research Award. Award amounts, Programmes and terms vary, Funding is not guaranteed.