Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies (PhD)
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- 6.3 yearsDuration
- Vancouver, CanadaLocation
- September 2027Intakes
- Curriculum StudiesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- VancouverCampus
- Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies (PhD)Awards
- $10,082Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The Curriculum Studies program is designed to promote students’ exposure and engagement with a variety of perspectives, orientations, and research related to the field of Curriculum Studies. It supports students in pursuing inquiries and research in curriculum studies, curriculum theory and teacher education.
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In the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy, curriculum studies refers to studies in single subjects (mathematics, science, art etc.), studies in the history and politics of curriculum, studies in teaching (Indigenous pedagogies etc.), technology (Artificial Intelligence, digitalization etc.), and teacher education. Courses invite graduate students to extend their understanding of curriculum beyond a strictly organizational sense in order to appreciate its broader links to society (e.g., curriculum as instrument of settler colonialism and patriarchy), historical periods and movements (e.g., globalization, neoliberalism), subjectivity (i.e., how curriculum influences what it is possible to think and feel) and popular culture (e.g., mass media as curriculum). As such, inquiry in curriculum studies draws on an array of perspectives including anti-oppressive education, decolonial studies, post structuralism, semiotics and feminism. Drawing on these and other orientations, the goal is to advance student knowledge while deepening understanding and critical engagement with what curriculum is up to and what it makes of us as we navigate K-12 schooling, continuing and third-level education, and public discourse. A key strength of the program is its flexibility and ability to meet the interests of prospective students in a variety of frameworks, approaches and potential research projects. For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website $40,000 Minimum funding per year * 62 Enrolled students 89.1% Graduation rate 6.3 Average years to completion * All full-time UBC PhD students receive, at a minimum, this amount of funding in each of th
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modeDissertation
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Entry requirements
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.5); TOEFL iBT 92; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement). · GRE/GMAT: The GRE is not required. · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadian citizen / permanent resident / refugee / diplomat)
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$10,082 CAD / year≈ $7,413 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsInternational Tuition Award (ITA) CAD 3,200.00 per year for eligible individuals, as published in the programme fee table.
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: September 2027 intake - international applicants: 1 December 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies (PhD) cost?
CAD 10,082 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
When does it start?
Intakes listed for this programme: September 2027.
How long is it?
6.3 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.5); TOEFL iBT 92; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement). · GRE/GMAT: The GRE is not required. · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadian citizen / permanent resident / refugee / diplomat)
Is there a scholarship?
International Tuition Award (ITA) CAD 3,200.00 per year for eligible individuals, as published in the programme fee table.
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