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Master of Curriculum Studies

Mount Saint Vincent University

  • Halifax, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Mount Saint Vincent University campus

About the program

A course-based master's degree in curriculum studies.

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

  • Evaluate advanced concepts in Curriculum Studies
  • Integrate foundational concepts
  • Research and professional practice related to Curriculum Studies
  • And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.

Career outcomes

  • Classroom
  • Resource and learning-centre teacher
  • Educational administrator
  • Corporate
  • Not-for-profit
  • Arts and government educator
  • Consultant
  • Curriculum development specialist

Curriculum

  • Five units of coursework: two core curriculum courses
  • 2.0 units of curriculum electives and 2.0 units of graduate electives. Concentrations include general curriculum studies
  • Supporting learners with diverse needs
  • TESOL and educational technology.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum B average (3.0 CGPA) and programme prerequisite courses
  • Statement of intent
  • References and CV
  • School Psychology and Education programmes add programme-specific conditions on their checklists.. Entry grade detail: CGPA 3.0 (B) in the bachelor's degree (MSc Natural Sciences also 3.0 or 73% over the most recent 10 units
  • Education programmes: CGPA 3.0 plus teaching experience
  • MA School Psychology: psychology degree with thesis
  • B+ in four required courses).

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree in a related field, With programme-specific prerequisite courses, Statement of intent, References and CV (see checklist per programme).

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT 93
  • PTE Academic 61

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme checklist and relevant deadline. Complete the Graduate Studies application package and pay the 90 CAD international fee. Submit transcripts (foreign credentials evaluated by WES)
  2. Statement of intent
  3. References
  4. CV and IELTS
  5. TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic scores. After receiving an offer
  6. Follow the university instructions for any acceptance deposit. Request the Provincial Attestation Letter if required
  7. Then apply for the study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$14,576, $14,400 CAD
Application fee$90 CAD
Deposit$500 CAD

Program details

CampusMain Campus, Halifax
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Education
DepartmentEducation
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value5,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInternational students are eligible for most MSVU scholarships and bursaries (https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards/).

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    12 Jul 2027

    240 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.