program detail

Home > Study in Canada > Lakehead University - Thunder Bay Campus > Master of Education in Educational Studies (Course Based)

Master of Education in Educational Studies (Course Based) Lakehead University - Thunder Bay Campus Lakehead University - Thunder Bay Campus, Canada

Application icon

CAD 25764

Annual Tuition Fee

!
*Subject to change and other fees
Application icon

CAD 125 Waived

Application Fee

Duration icon

24 months

Duration

Duration icon

6.5

IELTS

Duration icon

80

TOEFL

Duration icon

70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Faculty of Education at Lakehead University offers a Master of Education program designed to meet your professional and academic goals and interests. Our Master of Education (MEd) program provides you with a unique learning opportunity, which addresses the current landscape of both education and research. Our program consists of two distinct fields of study, Educational Studies and Education for Change.

Our Educational Studies field offers you the opportunity to earn your Master's of Education while studying educational research, theory, and practice in a variety of educational contexts, as well as the chance to specialize in Gerontology or Women's Studies.

All class sizes are small, giving you the opportunity to interact with classmates, instructors, and other faculty members. Our Faculty members have expertise in a wide variety of areas; for more information about our faculty and their research areas, please see the Faculty and Staff page.

We are also the home of two Canada Research Chairs (in Environmental Education, Arts Integrated Research), the Centre for Place and Sustainability Studies, the Multi-Data Convergence Laboratory, and the Canadian Journal of Environmental Education.

Read more

Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, May 2026, Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 19
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58 - With no score less than - 50
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Three year or Four year Bachelor's degree and Bachelor of Education or equivalent, each with at least a second class standing (B) OR
  • Two years professional experience and a minimum "B" average in a four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent

6.5 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

Similar Programs

Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

25764

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 125 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

info icon

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Check program website for more information about funding options.

Scholarships

International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships

Non-Canadian citizens who are entering Lakehead University from a high school or who are transferring from an international college or university will be considered for the Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships. The scholarship is available to the top international students applying to Lakehead University for 2026-2027. 


International Entrance Scholarships 2026-2027
Automatically considered. No scholarship application is required. 

Academic Average
(Canadian Equivalent)
IB Average Scholarship Total4
(in Canadian dollars)
Scholarships Available
90.0%+ 35+ $40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years)1 Limited
80.0% - 89.9% 30-34 $30,000 ($7,500 x 4 years)2 Limited
75.0% - 79.9% 28-29 $6,000 ($6,000 in Year 1 only)3 Limited
  1. Renewal is provided if a 90% average is achieved in each academic year. If a student's university academic average falls between 80.0% and 89.9%, the student will receive an amended scholarship valued at $7,500 CAD/year for each subsequent academic year for the remaining term of the scholarship.
  2. Renewal is provided if an 80% average is achieved in each academic year.
  3. Non-renewable, one-time only scholarship awarded in Year 1.
  4. The maximum length of the scholarship term is 4 academic years or until the first degree is awarded, whichever occurs first. To be considered eligible for scholarship consideration, recipients must be entering years 1, 2, or 3 of a minimum 4-year undergraduate degree program. Recipients whose status changes and may be charged domestic fees will have their scholarship value reassessed to equate to the domestic entrance scholarship grid and regulations available at that time.


Merit-Based Scholarships – Postgraduate Programs

Lakehead University is offering merit-based scholarships for international students applying to selected postgraduate programs within the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science.

Eligible Programs Academic Average Awards Value Eligibility Criteria Important Information
Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science
(Course-Based) & (Project-Based)

 

90%+

 

4,000 CAD
in Year One
  • Applicants must have applied to and received an offer for one of the eligible MSc programs at Lakehead University.
  • Scholarships are awarded based on the converted admissions average calculated during the application assessment.
  • The scholarship amount is determined at the time of issuance of the Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
  • Once awarded, the scholarship value is final and cannot be revised.
  • These scholarships are merit-based and do not require a separate application.
  • The award is granted as a one-time financial benefit to support tuition costs.
  • Final eligibility and award value are subject to the university’s official admission evaluation process.
80.0%-89.9% 2,000 CAD
in Year One
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering
(Course-Based) & (Project-Based)

Specializations include:
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
90%+ 4,000 CAD
in Year One
90%+ 2,000 CAD
in Year One
MBA
(Course-Based)
80%+ 5,000 CAD
in Year One
   

Not sure what you are looking for?

Don’t worry, we are here to help.

Let's Talk

World class education waiting for you.

Popular university and colleges for Studying abroad.

Popular English Language Proficiency Exams

Study in Canada Blogs & Articles