Program Overview

Master of Education in Mathematics Education

The Master of Education in Mathematics Education is a unique, fully-online program that explores approaches for constructing and living mathematics curriculum responsive to place/land and connected to community. This program offers opportunities to study teaching and learning mathematics in diverse community contexts, including teaching and learning gardens, cultural spaces, urban, rural, and Indigenous communities, artistic performances, inside and outside school classrooms, family settings, public spaces, and issues important to communities such as climate change, poverty, and social justice.

Program Details

• Program Length: 2.5 years, part-time
• Format: 100% Online
• Domestic Tuition: $17,051.02
• International Tuition: $20,102.53
• Application Deadline: March 30, 2026

About the Program

The MEd in Math Education offers students opportunities to:

• Explore strategies, theories, and approaches for inspiring mathematical wonder in students of all ages
• Engage in critical analysis of mathematics education and how mathematics can be used to interpret and change the world
• Design and critique community contexts that have potential to evoke mathematical curiosity
• Examine research and theories on children’s mathematical problem solving and thinking across diverse contexts
• Engage in critical analysis on the role mathematics plays in framing social issues and on ways of being moved to action
• Examine theories and practices exploring how mathematics might be experienced beyond the classroom as container
• Develop skills and knowledge in initiating, sustaining, and working within community for mathematics education

Schedule

This program requires 30 credits. Students must complete at least 24 credits at the graduate level (500-level courses) and 6 credits of approved electives at the 300, 400, or graduate level.

• Course Schedule:
  • September 2026: Introduction to Curriculum Issues and Theories (EDCP 562)
  • January 2027: Theme: Mathematics Education in Community (EDCP 550)
  • April 2027: Research Methodologies in Education (EDUC 500)
  • June 2027: Theme: Teaching Mathematics (EDUC 552)
  • June 2027: Elective
  • September 2027: Theme: Teaching Mathematics for Social & Ecological Justice (EDCP 551)
  • January 2028: Theme: Teaching Mathematics through the Arts & with the Body (EDCP 553)
  • April 2028: Educational Action Research (EDCP 512)
  • June 2028: Elective
  • September 2028: Graduating paper or approved 500-level course (EDCP 590)

Application Requirements

All students must meet the admission and application requirements of both the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the program, which include:

• A 4-year undergraduate degree with sufficient standing (an average within the B+ range (76% at UBC) in all senior coursework), or equivalent
• A brief statement of intent (maximum 600 words)
• A resumé/CV
• Scanned copies of all official transcripts and degree certificates
• Preference will be given to those with one to two years of teaching experience; or equivalent teaching engagement with schools, local or international communities, and other related activities, and those with demonstrated professional experience in this area of study
• Three letters of recommendation

Fees

• Tuition Fees:
  • Domestic: $2,435.86 per installment, total $17,051.02
  • International: $2,871.79 per installment, total $20,102.53
• Student Fees: Include fees established and authorized by the UBC Board of Governors and fees established and authorized by students societies
• Funding Eligibility: This program is not eligible for student loans or other types of funding as it is part-time

How to Apply

• Online Application: Navigate to the graduate studies application portal and follow the instructions
• Supporting Documents: Transcripts, degree certificates, English language assessment report (if applicable), statement of intent, and an up-to-date resume must be uploaded to the application

Alumni Testimonials

• "Unlocked my mind to a wealth of knowledge in a collaborative and supportive cohort. My math and science students are now motivated and engaged, able to critically think, thrive through collaboration with their peers, and reflective on their own learning journey."
• "Truly transformative! I gained practical tools to design engaging, real-world learning experiences and reimagined how I approach STEM curriculum design."