Applications
Before applying, please carefully read the Graduate Program Guidelines for Applications. These are helpful tips and advice on submitting a successful application.
Admission criteria
Applicants must meet the following academic requirements:
- Four-year honours degree or three-year university degree plus a Bachelor of Education; and
- Overall B (3.0 GPA) average, with a minimum B (3.0 GPA) average in the last four semesters.
Bachelor of Education Graduates
- Applicants who are Ontario Tech University BEd graduates, meet the above admission's criteria and obtained a GPA of 3.7 or higher in the BEd program, will be guaranteed acceptance into the MEd program
Bachelor of Arts (ESDT)Graduates
- Applicants who are Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Arts Graduates in the ESDT program, meet the above admission's criteria and obtained a GPA of 3.7 or higher in the BA-ESDT program, will be guaranteed acceptance into the MEd program
Non-standard applications
We may consider applications from students who do not meet the above academic criteria, and who have either:
- Completed a baccalaureate degree at least four years ago, and have at least four years of relevant professional experience; or
- Have not earned a baccalaureate degree but have other relevant academic credentials and a minimum of 10 years of extensive and relevant professional experience.
For more details, please refer to the 'non-standard applicants' section of the current academic calendar.
Application deadlines
The firm deadlines for submitting all application materials are:
Domestic applicants |
International applicants* |
|
January entry (Master of Education and Graduate Diploma) |
Oct 1 |
July 12 |
May entry (Master of Education and Graduate Diploma) |
Feb 1 |
Nov 14 |
September entry (Master of Arts, Master of Education and Graduate Diploma) |
May 1 |
Feb 1 |
*Note: The Graduate Diploma option is not available to international students.
Application requirements
To apply to our program, you will need:
- An official or certified copy of your academic transcript(s).
- A copy of your degree parchment(s).
- A Statement of Intent, one to two pages in length, explaining why our program is a good fit for you, your strengths, your goals, and your relevant education/technology/professional experience.
- Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional).
- If you are from a country where English is not the first language of instruction, you must demonstrate English proficiency.
- Curriculum vitae (CV) for non-standard applications and for all applicants to the MA program.
To apply
Visit the Application process and requirements page on the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website to apply online.