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Bachelor of Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Lowell, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): 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
- Secondary school records including leaving-exam results sent by the school or Ministry
- SAT/ACT or the no-test option
- an essay and one recommendation letter
- transfer applicants need official transcripts with a WES course-by-course evaluation. English test unless waived.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school records incl. leaving exams (sent by school/Ministry), SAT/ACT or no-test option, essay, one letter of recommendation; transfer: official transcripts with WES course-by-course evaluation
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
- Personal Essay
- Recommendation Letter
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines. Apply with the UMass Lowell Application or the Common Application and pay the 70 USD fee. Send official secondary school records including leaving-exam results from the school or Ministry (translated
- notarized)
- SAT/ACT or the no-test option
- an essay
- one recommendation letter
- English test results unless waived. Show proof of financial support to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa. The ISSO gives visa guidance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $42,077 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lowell campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | School of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | First-time first-year international undergraduate applicants may qualify for merit scholarships; amounts and eligibility are determined through admission review. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left
Scholarships
First-time first-year international undergraduate applicants may qualify for merit scholarships; amounts and eligibility are determined through admission review.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $42,077 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,150 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.
First-time first-year international undergraduate applicants may qualify for merit scholarships; amounts and eligibility are determined through admission review.