Master of Arts (MA) – Teaching English as a Second Language TESL
Integrating research and practice, the graduate programs in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) offer professional development to teachers of ESL and prepare researchers and leaders in applied linguistics. TESL graduate students gain experience and understanding in such areas as: current issues in TESL theory and practice; second language acquisition, second language reading and […]
Certificate TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language)
There are two types of TESL certificates: the TESL Coursework Certificate and the TESL Certificate with Practicum. To receive the 12-credit TESL Coursework Certificate from the Department of Language and Literacy Education, a student must complete LLED 489 (6 credits) and LLED 478 (6 credits). Note that courses other than LLED 489 that may count […]
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Language & Literacy Education (sub-specialty Literacy)
Phd students in LLED are able to sub-specialize in Literacy Education, or Modern Language Education, however, when their degrees are conferred, their degrees would only indicate a Phd in LLED. Doctoral studies in Literacy focus on critical and contemporary issues at the intersections of literacy learning and cultural and societal transformation. Students in our programs […]
Master of Arts (MA) – Literacy Education
The Masters program in Literacy Education (MEd and MA) engages aspiring professionals in the study of rich language and literacy practices from early childhood through adolescence and adulthood. Masters level courses are offered in the areas of Early and Adolescent Literacy Practices, English Education, Children’s and Adolescent Literature, Drama and Theatre Education, Digital, Multimodal and […]
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Language & Literacy Education (sub-specialty Modern Language Education)
Phd students in LLED are able to sub-specialize in Literacy Education, or Modern Language Education, however, when their degrees are conferred, their degrees would only indicate a Phd in LLED. We offer specialized, individualized and interdisciplinary graduate programs in French immersion, French as a Second or Foreign Language [FSL, FFL], Asia-Pacific and the other modern […]
Master of Arts (MA) – Modern Language Education
We offer specialized, individualized and interdisciplinary graduate programs in French immersion, French as a Second or Foreign Language [FSL, FFL], Asia-Pacific and the other modern language education. These programs involve study in second language curriculum, assessment, second language acquisition, bilingualism and intercultural education. Although there are formal course requirements for the advanced degrees, students in […]
Master of Education (MEd) – Modern Language Education
This Master’s program consists of 30 course credits and is taught entirely in French, with the exception of certain readings in English (papers may be written in English). Participants must therefore be comfortable with written and spoken French. Each year of the two-year program begins with a three-week course in Montreal in July. During the […]
Certificate in Education – Teacher-Librarianship
Today’s teacher librarian is a dynamic teacher able to: plan units of study collaboratively with other teachers; teach information literacy to students; develop curricula that integrates information literacy and technology; work with teachers to improve literacy learning; select quality resources and manage collections that support the curriculum, lifelong learning, and independent reading. The diploma and […]
Bachelor of Education (BEd) – Programmes de spécialistes en français
Enseignez le français! Il y a un grand besoin en Colombie-Britannique d’enseignants qualifiés et dynamiques pour enseigner en français. Le programme de baccalauréat en éducation de UBC accueille des candidats qui veulent enseigner en français dans les écoles élémentaires ou secondaires. Plusieurs options sont possibles: les spécialistes du français à l’élémentaire (immersion, intensif, programme francophone) […]
Bachelor of Education (BEd) – West Kootenay Rural Teacher Education Program – WKTEP
The West Kootenay Rural Teacher Education Program (WKTEP) is located in Nelson, BC and surrounding communities. WKTEP has a strong focus on rural and small school settings, recognizing that they offer exciting educational opportunities for teachers. There is also an emphasis on place-based learning with strong ties to local communities and school districts. The West […]



