Admission to leadership studies programs
Admissions process
Students enter the Leadership Studies MEd and MA programs in September each year. The application deadline is February 15 each year.
International applicants must allow additional processing time (3-4 months) to allow sufficient time for submission of official degree and transcript documentation, English language proficiency reports and securing study permit.
Master of Arts applicants should have a developed research question and proposed literature review.
Masters programs
PLEASE NOTE: The EPLS department requires higher language proficiency scores than those required by Graduate Admissions and Records. See the EPLS English language proficiency requirement for more information.
In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements, applicants must have the following:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, with a minimum B+ average admissions GPA (based on the last 30 units or equivalent).
- Read about how GPA is calculated for admission to a graduate program
- Refer to the International Applicant Information for minimum required degree type and GPA by country
- Two satisfactory Graduate Assessment Reports (required and explained within the online application).
- A CV or resumé.
- A Statement of Intent (see instructions for the Statement of Intent).
- Three years' field experience or leadership role in education, community or public service.
- International applicants who possess a degree from a non-designated English speaking country will need to provide proof of English language proficiency. Note: departmental English proficiency requirements differ from Graduate Admissions and Records.
Students can enter the MEd and MA programs in September.
Please allow a minimum of 4-6 weeks to process your application. The admission process can take longer and is dependent upon the amount of time it takes for transcripts, assessment reports, and documents to arrive in the