Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (PhD)
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization:
Educational Studies Quick Facts
Faculty:
Faculty of EducationSubject:
Education
Mode of delivery:
On campus
Registration options:
Full-time Application
Possible start dates:
| Deadlines for | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start date | Students with Canadian or US credentials | Students with international credentials |
| September | Check with program | Check with program |
Program contact details
Link to program website:
Application enquiries:
- Christine Adams, grad.edst@ubc.ca
Please mail paper documents to:
Department of Educational Studies
2125 Main Mall
Vancouver
British Columbia, V6T 1Z4
Canada
Opportunities
Research focus:
Adult Learning and Education, Educational Administration and Leadership, Higher Education, and Society, Culture and Politics in Education.
Tuition / Program costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $91.80 | $153.00 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $1,449.72 | $2,546.90 |
| Tuition per year | $4,349.16 | $7,640.70 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible) | $3,200.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $709.00 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | $16,763.00 (approx.) | |
* Regular, full-time tuition. For on-leave, extension, continuing or part time (if applicable) fees see UBC Calendar.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
Recent Doctoral Citations
- Dr. Carolina Palacios: "Dr. Palacios examined learning and knowledge production in the Chilean solidarity movement and its public pedagogy. She argues understanding social movements as learning communities is essential because learning and knowledge production are central to achieving movement aims, the significance of movements and the value and legitimacy of local movement knowledge." (November 2011)
- Dr. Suzanne Pauline Scott Tomita: "Dr. Scott Tomita examined how competitive Canadian research funding has led BC university museums to embrace public-private partnerships and fundraising. Her study shows how funding changes at UBC's Museum of Anthropology and the Beaty Biodiversity Museum have transformed them into innovative, entrepreneurial museums which encourage public outreach." (November 2011)
- Dr. Judith Walker: "Dr. Walker investigated the nature of and reasons behind recent adult literacy policy reform in New Zealand. Her research illuminates how different interest groups, and current and historical policies and political ideologies, came together to form substantive economic and social policy." (May 2011)
- Dr. Kenneth William Tupper: "Dr. Tupper analyzed Health Canada's policy response to ayahuasca, a traditional indigenous Amazonian medicine, psychoactive substance, and sacrament for the Brazilian Santo Daime religion. His research critiqued the government's attempt to balance competing interests of drug control, criminal justice, public health, and human rights such as religious freedom." (May 2011)
- Dr. Omar Abdullah: "Dr. Omar examined Islamic education in a multicultural context. His research was a case study on how Islamic educational institutions in Canada negotiate an Islamic worldview and promote Islamic identity within a multicultural society. His findings highlight both the internal challenges and the external pressures that these institution face." (May 2011)
Further Information
Link to UBC calendar:
UBC Calendar 
