The Higher Education Program (HIED) at UBC focuses on the study of all facets of institutions of higher learning. The multifaceted, interdisciplinary program draws on aspects of history, philosophy, sociology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, law, and administrative studies. The program addresses several core themes:
Core Themes
The foundations of higher education
The contexts in which institutions and systems of higher education operate
International and comparative perspectives of higher education systems and policies
International and comparative perspectives on access, admissions, and student mobility
Current issues in higher education
Transitions and access in education
Perspectives on retention, attrition, and success in institutions of higher education
Student success in higher education
Interrogating higher education environments
For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website
Info Session: EDST M.Ed. and Grad Certificates
The EDST Graduate Advisor and the Program Coordinators in the areas of ALE, ALGC, EDAL, HIED and SCPE will introduce the department, and the admission and program requirements of the Master of Education and Graduate Certificate programs. They will also answer questions from the attendees
Please ensure you follow the instructions in the online application system. After submitting your application, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all supporting materials are submitted properly and by the application deadline. The Admissions Committee will only review complete applications. You can check the status of your application and supporting materials through the online application system.
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:
Canada or the United States
International countries other than the United States
Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.
Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.
Minimum requirements for the three most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:
Please ensure you follow the instructions in the online application system. After submitting your application, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all supporting materials are submitted properly and by the application deadli…