Admission to a Master’s Program

The minimum University requirements for admission to a master’s program are as follows.

a) a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 from a recognized university, or the equivalent;

b) submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the student’s ability to undertake advanced work in the area of interest.

In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lower formal qualification than in (a) when there is significant professional experience relevant to the proposed area of scholarship.

Students must satisfy any further requirements set by the graduate program committee. Students whose native language is not English may be required to satisfy the University and the graduate program committee as to their capability in English.

Choose from the following programs for more detailed admission requirements.

Admission to a Doctoral Program

The minimum University requirements for admission to a doctoral program are as follows.

a) either

i) a master’s degree from a recognized university, or the equivalent, or

ii) a bachelor’s degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5, from a recognized university, or the equivalent, or

iii) completion of at least 75% of the course work credit hours required for the relevant department’s Master’s program, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5. All graduate courses, whether taken at this University of another university, shall be considered in the calculation.

b) and

submitted evidence that the applicant is capable of undertaking substantial original research. Normally, such capability will be judged from letters of reference from qualified referees, and the completion of a master’s thesis or other scholarly work.

Students must satisfy any further requirements set by the graduate program committee. Students whose native language is not English may be required to satisfy the University and the graduate program committee as to their capability in English.

Choose from the following programs for more detailed admission requirements.

Students are not generally admitted into the Summer semester.  The policy of the School is to admit the majority of students for the Fall semester.

 For more information visit the Computing Science graduate program website.

 For more information visit the Mechatronics graduate program website

For more information visit the MATE graduate program website

Students are generally admitted into the Fall semester only.  NOTE: To be considered for all possible scholarships, prospective students need to pay their application fee and have all paperwork in to the SIAT Graduate Office no later than midnight, January 15.

For more information visit the Interactive Arts and Technology graduate program website.

For more information visit the Curriculum and Instruction: Imaginative Education website.

 For more information visit the Educational Leadership website.

 For more information visit the Educational Technology & Learning Design website.

 For more information visit the Community-Based Program website.

The EdD program is proposing a program called EdD French: Programme de Doctorat en leadership éducationnel (EdD), Vancouver for Spring 2011. They are accepting applications until August 2010. For more information visit the Doctor of Educational Leadership website.

For more information visit the Mathematics graduate program website.

1. Using the Online Application System

• in order to use our online application system, you will need to pay the application fee of $75 CAN by credit card (Master Card or Visa)
• if you are unable to pay the application fee of $75 CAN by credit card, or are applying as a non-degree or exchange student, or would like to reinstate your previous program of study, please contact the department to which you intend to apply for a print-based application

2. Plan and Prepare

• check the university admission requirements
• check the application deadline, supporting documents and any requirements that must be fulfilled prior to submitting an application
• check the admission guide for international applicants, if you are applying as an international student

3. What You Need to Apply Online

• credit card (MasterCard or Visa) to pay the $75 application fee
• test scores (if required by department)
• list of 3 referees who can comment on your academic and/or professional skills and prior experience

4. Check Your Computer Settings

• Windows Users:

1. Internet Explorer with the following browser settings: Turn off Pop-up Blocker
   Internet Explorer -> Tools -> Pop-up Blocker -> Turn off Pop-up Blocker.
2. Mozilla Firefox with the default browser settings.

• Mac Users:

1. Internet Explorer with the default browser settings.
2. Safari with the following browser settings:

   Set browser cookies to ALWAYS
   Safari menu -> Preferences -> Security -> Accept Cookies -> Always Turn off Pop-up Blocker. Safari menu -> unselect Block Pop-up Windows

5. Once You've Applied: status of your application

• check the status of your application at any time by accessing our application system
• you will also be notified in writing by the Registrar of Graduate Studies if you have been accepted into a program and the conditions of your acceptance
• accept or decline the offer as soon as possible by informing us in the online application system and/or contacting the department in person
• notes: official letters of acceptance are only valid for the academic year indicated in the letter; if you are unable to accept in the term offered, the department reserves the right to reconsider your acceptance