ADMISSION AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Admission

Admission requirements for Master's programs are a recognized baccalaureate degree, minimum grade point average of "B" on the last 30 units (2 years) of undergraduate work, and some programs require two years successful relevant professional experience.

The PhD program requires a recognized Master's degree, a minimum grade point average of B+, minimum two years of successful professional experience.

Admission is based on the strength of the application file and availability of an appropriate supervisor.

Application Requirements

Application form with area of interest and degree type indicated

Application fee

Sealed Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (transcripts from the University of Victoria are not required)

Two assessment forms or current letters of reference

Resume

Letter of intent*

TOEFL score - if required for International students

Examples of academic writing - for PhD applicants only - for example, published article, chapter from thesis, or major paper submitted in a graduate course (name of professor must be included). Please ensure you send a copy as the items will not be returned.

* Letter of Intent Content

For PhD (two pages maximum): The letter is to include the area of interest (Curriculum Studies, Language & Literacy, ECE, etc.), the topics of interest within that area (elementary, secondary, etc.), and a description of the student's background which would support this research. It is not a research proposal but rather will be used to find a good match with a supervisor.

For MA (50 words): The area of interest and topics within the area as well as relevant experience. It is not a proposal and will be used to find a good match with a supervisor.

For MEd (50 words): The student will explain their career aspirations beyond this degree and outline personal goals during the program.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available in the form of University of Victoria Fellowships. This is a competitive award, requiring at least an "A" average in the previous degrees. All eligible full-time applicants for the September entry are considered for this award if their application is submitted and complete by February 15th. There are only a few fellowships offered each year and only offered to those with the highest GPAs.

There are some teaching and research assistantships available. As financial assistance is very limited, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction assumes each applicant has secured sufficient funds for their program before beginning studies at this university.