Program Description
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Leadership (Thesis) offered by the Department of Integrated Studies in Education in the Faculty of Education is a research-intensive program that emphasizes advanced and stimulating learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, out-of-the-box thinking, and academic writing to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.
The program may also be taken as an option in Gender and Women's Studies where students focus their coursework and research on gender and women's studies, and issues in feminist research and methods.
Unique Program Features
- The program is designed to prepare leaders in the field of education who are committed to personal and institutional improvement in schools and other sites of formal or informal learning. A central theme of the program is the impact of policy on educational practice at local, national, and international levels;
- The thesis option is recommended for students interested in undertaking a more in-depth independent study or in moving on to a PhD upon completion of their Master's degree.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
MA in Educational Leadership website
Department Contact
Graduate Program grad.dise [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MA%20in%20Educational%20Leadership%20(Thesis)) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 1 | January 1 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.