Education (PhD)
Doctorate (PhD)
Offered by:Department of Education, Faculty of Arts & Science
Program overview
The PhD in Education will give you advanced knowledge of the qualitative and quantitative methods used in educational research. You will examine the disciplinary links between childhood and adult education and strengthen your understanding of underlying educational philosophies. Our program provides a solid foundation from which to pursue research across disciplines and orientations. Our faculty members specialize in four major subfields: applied linguistics, child studies, educational studies and educational technology. Graduate students have exclusive use of our state-of-the-art facilities, including personalized research spaces, computer workstations and a media development lab. Along with a growing number of students and faculty you will be contributing to cutting-edge research in education and the civic life of the department.
Program Details
- MA in Education, Applied Linguistics, Child Studies, Educational Studies, or Educational Technology, with high standing, from an accredited university.
- Applicants with a Master's degree in a related field or discipline, such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, adult education, and human resource development, are considered.
- Applicants from other disciplines might be offered conditional admission which may include fulfilling prerequisite courses.
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the Graduate Admission page for further information on the Language Proficiency requirements and exemptions.
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.
12 credits – Required Courses
EDUC 806 - Quantitative Methods (3 credits)
EDUC 807 - Qualitative Methods (3 credits)
EDUC 808 - Reporting Research (3 credits)
EDUC 809 - Advanced Issues in Education (3 credits)
9 credits – Elective Courses
12 credits – Comprehensive Examination
EDUC 890 - Comprehensive Examination (12 credits)
9 credits – Doctoral Proposal
EDUC 891 - Doctoral Proposal (9 credits)
48 credits – Doctoral Dissertation
EDUC 895 - Doctoral Dissertation (48 credits)
Prior to applying, please email us to request the PhD Education program booklet.
Your completed application will include:
- Application form and Fee
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three Letters of Reference and assessment form
- Statement of purpose outlining the primary area or field of concentration and research goals
- Scholarly writing sample, such as a chapter from an MA thesis or a research paper
- Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
- Applicants whose primary language is not English, are required to submit official language test scores, unless exempted.
Note: Applicants to the PhD in Education do not choose a supervisor as part of the application process. Instead, we assign an interim supervisor and committee to accepted students, who guide the student through their comprehensive exams. At that point—with full knowledge of our faculty—students choose a dissertation committee and supervisor.
Please apply online. Read the how-to guide for application procedures.
| DEGREE |
FALL (September) |
WINTER (January) |
SUMMER (May/June) |
| Education | PhD | Dec. 1 * | Aug. 1 | n/a |
| * Dec. 1 is the deadline for applicants who wish to be considered for funding. Late applications will be accepted until June 1st. | ||||
Courses typically offered include:
- Quantitative Methods
- Qualitative Methods
- Reporting Research
- Advanced Issues in Education
Consult the graduate calendar for a complete list of current courses.
Important information about admissions
Please be advised that Concordia University does not process admissions or fee payments through third parties for our degree programs.
All applicants are advised to ensure that they are communicating directly with the university for admissions and fee payments.
