Concordia University College of Alberta

Programme overview

This MEd (Educational Leadership) is a 30-credit graduate degree offered over two years in a part-time, cohort model. Delivery is mixed: classroom-based, online and blended formats are used, including evening and Saturday sessions in fall and winter and condensed three-week spring and summer sessions. Transfer credit is available and students receive individualized supervision for their research. The program culminates in a practice-oriented, applied research project of direct relevance to the student’s area of work.

What you'll study

Students complete five MEd degree core courses plus a suite of four courses focused on educational leadership, then undertake a final applied research project. Course delivery mixes in-person and online learning and is scheduled to fit working professionals.

Entry requirements

The program lists application deadlines: domestic applicants by May 15 and international applicants by Nov. 1. It is offered part-time; prospective international students should note that program delivery may affect eligibility for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) and working while studying. For PGWP and immigration questions applicants are directed to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and to Concordia’s International Office (international@concordia.ab.ca). For detailed admission criteria applicants should consult the university Admissions pages.

Career prospects

The degree targets educators seeking leadership roles—Alberta teachers, educational consultants, learning coaches and school administrators—preparing graduates to apply contemporary research to improve school leadership, pedagogy and student outcomes. The applied-project emphasis aims to produce work-ready outcomes that can be implemented within a student’s employing jurisdiction.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page references tuition and fees information (separate domestic and international estimates) and additional program details; applicants should review Concordia’s tuition pages and contact the university for up-to-date fee schedules and possible funding, bursaries or departmental awards.