About
Media and Technology Studies Education (MTSE) offers an expansive, interdisciplinary exploration, seamlessly integrating digital media studies with technology education. This field provides a comprehensive understanding of the profound ways in which digital platforms and technological innovations influence and reflect cultural norms, political discussions, and individual identities. By weaving together design thinking principles and the analytical insights of digital media, MTSE presents a unified domain that skillfully combines technology’s practical applications with the vibrant landscape of digital media. This program delves deep into the analytical skills necessary for technological innovation, while critically examining digital platforms’ impact—from social networks to streaming platforms—on society’s fabric. Emphasizing both the functional and ethical dimensions of technology, as well as the creative and strategic engagement with digital media, MTSE equips students with a nuanced grasp of the complexities of the postdigital era.
Programs
The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy offers a PhD specialization in Curriculum Studies with a concentration in Media and Technology Studies Education, and MA and MEd specializations in Media and Technology Studies Education, along with a secondary Teacher Education (BEd) major.
Admissions
All graduate program applicants in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP) must meet the minimum entry requirements established by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, which oversees graduate work at UBC. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will be considered for admission only in exceptional circumstances.
Doctor of Philosophy
In addition to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requirements, the Curriculum Studies graduate program requires a master’s degree with high standing in a relevant educational discipline and evidence of potential to carry out research.
- a Master’s degree with high standing in a relevant educational discipline,
- a sample of work demonstrating scholarly writing,
- a letter of intent describing the focus of the proposed research,
- The support of three referees, one of which must be from a member of your thesis supervisory committee.
- For students possessing a thesis-based Master’s degree from other than a relevant educational discipline, it may be possible to proceed into the Ph.D. after taking the core course requirements of an appropriate Master’s degree in education at UBC.
Applicants to the doctoral program are encouraged to connect with and consult an MAED faculty member before an application is submitted.
Master of Arts (Specialization in MTSE)
Designed for those with interest and potential in doing academic research.
In addition to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requirements, the program normally requires:
- One-two year/s of teacher experience in an educational context; 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.
- Normally 18 credits of senior course work or a professional concentration in the area of interest.
- Normally two years’ teaching experience or other relevant professional experience.
Master of Education (Specialization in MTSE)
Designed for the professional interested in connecting theory and practice.
Same as for the MA. However, applicants for MEd must be inclined to focusing their studies on application of educational theory in their professional practice.
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Please see link for information.
Requirements
Doctor of Philosophy
The PhD in Curriculum Studies is a flexible, research-oriented doctoral program designed for students interested in the organization of learning within educational settings. If you are admitted, you will take your first doctoral seminar in the first term and second doctoral seminar in the second term of the first year. In addition to these six credits, you will need two research methodology and two specialization courses (18 credits total). You will select your courses in consultation with your supervisor(s) or program coordinator, based on your prior academic work and research interests. Students in the PhD program typically reach candidacy by the end of the second year of their studies. In exceptional circumstances, students are allowed to take additional year to reach candidacy. Normally, students devote two to three years of developing, carrying out research, and writing dissertation to make an original contribution to knowledge in the area of specialization.
The university allows doctoral students up to six years to complete program requirements.
Please browse our admissions page for more information and applications to the Department.
Master of Arts (Specialization in MTSE)
The program consists of a minimum of 30 credits: 21 credits of coursework plus 9 credits of thesis. A maximum of 6 credits may be taken at the 300-400 level.
REQUIRED COURSES
- EDCP 562 (3) Introduction to Curriculum Issues and Theories
- EDUC 500 (3) Research Methodologies in Education
- EDCP 5XX– 3 to 6 credits of Media & Technology Studies content at 500 level (1 to 2 courses).
- 3 credits at 500 level of research methodology
- EDCP 599e (9) Thesis
For more information on requirements, see the master’s program guides: Master’s Program Guidelines
Master of Education (Specialization in MTSE)
The program consists of a minimum of 30 credits. Students select either a program consisting entirely of courses (30 credits) or 27 credits of coursework plus a graduating project (3 credits). A maximum of 6 credits may be taken at the 300-400 level.
REQUIRED COURSES
- EDCP 562 (3) Introduction to Curriculum Issues and Theories
- EDUC 500 (3) Research Methodologies in Education
- EDCP 5XX – 6 credits of Media & Technology Studies content at 500 level (2 courses).
For more information on requirements, see the master’s program guides:
For more information on requirements, see the master’s program guides: Master’s Program Guidelines
Apply
The link below will take you to the Faculty of Graduate Studies site where you can fill out an online application.
You will also need to fill out other documents required by the Department but not required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, see the How to Apply checklist for more information.
Contact Us
Mailing Address
Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy
Faculty of Education
University of British Columbia
Scarfe Building 2125 Main Mall
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z4 Canada
Important Numbers
Apply for graduate programs:
Samantha Chan
Graduate Program Assistant
604.822.5367
Email: edcp.grad@ubc.ca
Apply for undergraduate programs:
Contact the Teacher Education Office
Area Coordinators
Jillianne Code – Graduate Coordinator
Samuel Roscoe – Undergraduate Program
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Jillianne Code
Associate Professor
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Samuel Roscoe
Assistant Professor of Teaching
Faculty
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Jillianne Code
Associate Professor
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Samia Khan
Professor
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Samuel Roscoe
Assistant Professor of Teaching