Bachelor of Education
- Fredericton, Canada
- 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 (3 years): 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 completion with English plus program-specific subjects (mathematics
- sciences
- electives by group)
- accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels
- IB Diploma
- AP
- SAT/ACT and national certificates. Entry averages are program-specific (for example IGCSE/A-level C or higher for Arts
- B or higher for Business
- Computer Science
- Engineering and Science). Transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP report.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the admission requirements for your program and the application deadline (March 31 for most undergraduate programs). Create a UNB application account
- apply online and pay the 125 CAD non-refundable fee. Mail official or notarized transcripts
- any SAT/ACT or A-level results
- English test scores unless exempt and
- for post-secondary study outside Canada or the US
- a WES ICAP course-by-course report. Check application status in your account.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,267 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $47,715 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Fredericton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Education |
| Department | Faculty of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International first-year entrance scholarships range from 500 to 40000 CAD. Qualified applicants submit an entrance scholarship application by March 1; the Lady Vi Aitken award is valued at 40000 CAD over four years. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Scholarships
International first-year entrance scholarships range from 500 to 40000 CAD. Qualified applicants submit an entrance scholarship application by March 1; the Lady Vi Aitken award is valued at 40000 CAD over four years.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,267 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $47,715 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.
International first-year entrance scholarships range from 500 to 40000 CAD. Qualified applicants submit an entrance scholarship application by March 1; the Lady Vi Aitken award is valued at 40000 CAD over four years.