Master of Education
Guide the future of education while advancing your own.
Become a better teacher, trainer, or educator—whether that’s in the classroom, the boardroom or beyond. Not just for K-12 teachers, the TRU Master of Education (MEd) allows you to focus on your unique goals and decide when and how you learn.
Why pursue a Master of Education at TRU?
- Take up to five years to complete the MEd degree
- Learn on campus, online or a combination of both
- Choose your completion option: thesis, final project or capstone course
- Conduct original research
- Explore new and innovative teaching techniques
- Learn to design and assess new curriculum
Program Highlights
You choose your route to an MEd: Start with a Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies, take direct entry into the MEd, or enter after five to seven ESL courses.
Core and electives – a winning combination: There are five required courses that prepare the foundation for your studies and future career. You select electives of interest to you that expand on this foundation. Finally, you choose your exit option: capstone, project or thesis.
You will learn in small classes: Obtain personalized instruction in a very supportive and collegial environment.
You participate in face-to-face interactions, online discussions, and personal research: Engage in dynamic and fluid communicative activities and in collegial dialogues – all informed by your reading and research.
You thrive through experiential learning: Participate in classroom discussions and readings, reflect on what you have learned and apply your knowledge in professional contexts. You take an active role in your learning: Through independent study, web-based research and guided inquiry, you will strengthen and enhance your current understanding of educational issues.
You receive and give instructional support: Benefit from the practice-based knowledge of your instructors and cohort members. Experience a new understanding of your professional practice.
Graduate Programs In Education Success Centre: Receive support from the Centre with your writing and scholarly communication from trained and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants in a dedicated graduate student space via workshops and private appointments.
Campus Information
Kamloops
Located in the Sahali area on the city’s southwest slopes, TRU is walking distance from commercial districts and residential areas, and next door to Kamloops’ largest recreational facility, Tournament Capital Centre. A wide variety of outdoor adventures and cultural events are minutes away, year-round.
Intakes
- Sep Deadline: April
Application Processing Time in Days: 21
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Where will this take me?
An MEd can directly increase your pay in addition to growing your skills required to excel in your teaching or training career. Our MEd is appropriate for school teachers,* corporate trainers, HR professionals and others involved in teaching or training within, industry, health care, or government.
Jobs you will be qualified for include:
- Business analysts and project managers in education
- Corporate trainer
- Curriculum developer
- Digital learning and development manager
- Educational consultant, coordinator, or director
- Instructional designers and editors
- International student recruiter
- Marketing and communications editors and writers
- Post-secondary instructors (online and on campus)
- Principal or administrator
- Private sector educators in TESL, early childhood, and special education
- School counselor or career advisor
- Subject matter consultants and reviewers
- Textbook writers and editors
PSW Opportunity
If your program was less than 8 months
- You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.
If your program was 2 years or more
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
If you completed more than 1 program
- You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.
Each of the programs you completed -
- must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent, with a minimum B average (GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.33) in the last 60 credits. Applicants with a four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent who have a GPA below 3.00 (but not below 2.50) may take TRU’s Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies to gain admission into the M.Ed. program.
- Applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree from an English language university normally must have one of the following to enter the M.Ed. program:
- a minimum TOEFL score of 570 with a TWE of 4.5 or higher (paper-based test).
- a minimum TOEFL 230 with an Essay of 4.5 or higher (computer-based test).
- a minimum TOEFL (IBT) 88 with no section below 20.
- IELTS of at least 6.5 with no bands below 6.5.
- CAEL of at least 70 with no subtest below 60.
- Successful completion (or exemption) of TRU ESAL Level 5.
Official copy of educational transcripts for all post-secondary education (in original language and a certified copy in English) or a letter of permission from the student's home institution.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
31805 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 100 CAD