Master of Education Social Studies Education
Introduction
Master of Education Social Studies Education is a Masters program taught at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
Master of Education in Social Studies Education (MEd) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a course-based degree for graduate students. UBC describes Social Studies as offering a rich environment with opportunities for students with interests including visual culture, anti-oppressive education, gender studies, historical consciousness, moral education, and the history and politics of curriculum.
UBC lists the program as “Coursework + Options” and states that the MEd does not require a research thesis. Delivery is “In person at UBC Vancouver.”
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Education Social Studies Education at University of British Columbia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by University of British Columbia.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of British Columbia as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Education Social Studies Education.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application.
- TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
6-point scale for tests taken as of Jan 21, 2026
Overall score requirement: 4.5
Reading 4.5; Writing 4.5; Speaking 4.0; Listening 5.0
120-point scale for tests taken prior to Jan 21, 2026
Overall score requirement: 92
Reading 22; Writing 22; Speaking 22; Listening 22 - IELTS: International English Language Testing System (Academic)
Overall score requirement: 6.5
Reading 6.5; Writing 6.5; Speaking 6.5; Listening 6.5 - DET: Duolingo English Test
Overall score requirement: 125
Reading 120; Writing 130; Speaking 125; Listening 120
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-education-social-studies-education
More Information
Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application.
- TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
6-point scale for tests taken as of Jan 21, 2026
Overall score requirement: 4.5
Reading 4.5; Writing 4.5; Speaking 4.0; Listening 5.0
120-point scale for tests taken prior to Jan 21, 2026
Overall score requirement: 92
Reading 22; Writing 22; Speaking 22; Listening 22 - IELTS: International English Language Testing System (Academic)
Overall score requirement: 6.5
Reading 6.5; Writing 6.5; Speaking 6.5; Listening 6.5 - DET: Duolingo English Test
Overall score requirement: 125
Reading 120; Writing 130; Speaking 125; Listening 120
Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.