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Master of Curriculum Studies Thesis

Mount Saint Vincent University

Halifax, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

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

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Apply educational theory and evidence to practice in Curriculum Studies Thesis
plan and evaluate learning activities
communicate with diverse learners
and reflect on professional teaching or education practice.

Career outcomes

Classroom
resource and learning-centre teacher
educational administrator
corporate
not-for-profit
arts and government educator
consultant
curriculum development specialist

Curriculum

Four units of coursework plus a 1.0-unit thesis: core curriculum courses
a thesis seminar
research methods
a foundations course and electives chosen with a faculty advisor.

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.

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 (no band below 6.5)
TOEFL iBT 93 (no section below 23)
PTE Academic 61 (no band below 54)

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
English proficiency evidence where applicable
Recommendation letters where required
Additional program-specific documents.

How to apply

Check the programme checklist and deadline at official website and official website. Complete the Graduate Studies application package at official website and pay the 90 CAD international fee. Submit transcripts (foreign credentials evaluated by WES)
Statement of intent
References
CV and IELTS
TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic scores. After the offer
Pay the confirmation deposit (see Notes). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter if required
Then apply for the study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,576 CAD
Application fee	$80 CAD
Deposit	$38,024 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Halifax
Faculty or school	Faculty of Education
Department	Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	5
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	International 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.