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Bachelor of Technical Vocational Education

Saskatoon, Canada
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Technical Vocational Education at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Education covers preparing tradespeople to teach at the high school level.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Technical Vocational Education
analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Potential pathways include educational services
training and further study
regulated teaching roles may require certification. Careers and professional eligibility depend on individual qualifications and local requirements.

Curriculum

Three-year degree program studying teacher education for people holding a journeyperson certificate. A sample first year includes Canadian History from Pre Contact Period to 1867
Foundations in Sociology Society Structure Process
Literature and Composition and Introduction to Canadian Indigenous Studies. Featured upper-level classes include Educator Identity in Contexts Anti Oppressive and Ethical Beginnings and Introduction to Teaching Practical and Applied Arts.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior high school (Grade 12 or equivalent) with the prerequisite subjects of the chosen college (for example Senior Mathematics) and a minimum admission average of 70% (80% for the Edwards School of Business
some colleges set higher competitive averages)
English proficiency if English is not the first language. Nursing
Nutrition and other non-direct programs need previous university study
Grade/entry criteria: Minimum admission average 70% (Agriculture and Bioresources
Arts and Science
Biomedical Sciences
Dental Hygiene 75% on prerequisite courses)
80% (Edwards School of Business)
competitive target averages for 2026-27 admission (targets
not minima): Education 70%
Engineering 87%
Kinesiology 86.4%.

Accepted academic background

Senior high school (Grade 12 or equivalent) with the prerequisite subjects of the chosen college (for example Senior Mathematics; Biology and Chemistry for several colleges); transfer students need university credits. Non-direct programmes (Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine) require previous university study.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.5
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 63
Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
qualifications
applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$40,004 CAD
Application fee	$120 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Saskatoon
Faculty or school	College of Education
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Competitive awards for eligible international students include Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarships for continuing undergraduate or graduate students. The amount and eligibility depend on the award and student standing.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.