Master of Arts Media Technology Studies Education

Master of Arts Media Technology 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.

Technology Studies Education provides a forum for exploring and studying information and communication technologies (ICT), new media, and the philosophy of technology. UBC lists curriculum, pedagogy, research, and development interests in areas such as affective computing, cyberculture and cyborg relations, digital ecology and diversity, distributed cognition, gaming, and ICT integration in K–16 formal and informal learning environments. Faculty and students also consider intellectual property, open source, and cultural studies.

UBC describes the program as an MA in Media Technology Studies Education with program components of coursework plus thesis required. The program offers a common core of courses, a range of electives, and a variety of professional education opportunities. The mode of delivery is in person at UBC Vancouver.

Admission is for applicants who meet UBC’s minimum academic requirements and English language proficiency requirements (when applicable). UBC also states that applicants need prior degree and course requirements, a resume or CV, and a statement of intent outlining the area of interest and focus for study, plus relevant professional experience.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Arts Media Technology 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 Arts Media Technology Studies Education.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Minimum Academic Requirements: The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements.

• Prior Degree Requirements: One to two years’ of teacher education; or a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Education. In special circumstances teacher education may be waived for those applicants who have a university degree with sufficient standing and experience related to their proposed field of study.
• Course Requirements: Normally 18 credits of senior course work or a professional concentration in the area of interest.
• Document Requirements: A resume or CV and a statement of intent clearly outlining the area of interest and focus for study. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their plans with a Department member before applying.
• Other Requirements: Required: A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience, that is paid employment in educational settings and/or roles.
• Supervision: Applicants should browse faculty profiles and indicate in their application who they are interested in working with. No commitment from a supervisor prior to applying is necessary, but contacting faculty members is encouraged.
• Application: Applicants have to submit 3 references to apply to this graduate program.

• TOEFL: 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. OR 120-point scale for tests taken prior to Jan 21, 2026. Overall score requirement: 92. Reading 22; Writing 22; Speaking 22; Listening 22.
• IELTS: (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.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-arts-media-technology-studies-education

• TOEFL: 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. OR 120-point scale for tests taken prior to Jan 21, 2026. Overall score requirement: 92. Reading 22; Writing 22; Speaking 22; Listening 22.
• IELTS: (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.

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