How to Apply

Application and Application Procedures

There is a 2-step process for all students who are applying to Brandon University (with 2 applications and 2 application fees).

Step 1

  • Click on the following link: Brandon University Online Application to apply to the Central Admissions Office.
    Note: for applicants who have graduated from Brandon University in 2022 or later, the Central Admissions application fee is waived.

Step 2

 

We have a full Information Package available to help guide you through the application process.

Meet Admission Requirements and Application Deadlines

Meet Admission Requirements

The Faculty of Education has a set of requirements needed within, or in addition to, the undergraduate degree to be eligible for application. While a student is completing an undergraduate degree, they will want to be familiar with the requirements of applying to the 2-year Bachelor of Education After Degree, to make sure they are also fulfilled.

After Degree Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree with a minimum 90 credit hours
  • A minimum GPA of 2.50
  • NO D GRADES ACCEPTED TOWARDS TEACHABLE SUBJECTS.
  • Appropriate number of credit hours in two accepted teachable subject areas:
    • Senior Years
      • 30 credit hours in first teachable subject area
      • 18 credit hours in second teachable subject area
    • Early and Middle Years
      • 18 credit hours in first teachable subject area
      • 12 credit hours in second teachable subject area
    • Additional Provincial Core Requirement Courses:
      • 6 credit hours in English Literature (or French Literature, not a
        combination)
      • 6 credit hours in Math (including 62.152 Contemporary Math for BU
        students)
      • 6 credit hours in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Astronomy)
      • 6 credit hours of History and/or Geography (a combination, or one subject only – Native Studies I and II are also acceptable courses toward this requirement)
  • Three professional references (completion of Reference Letter-fillable)

A Music teachable will have additional per-requisites. For more information regarding acceptable teachable subjects, please see our Frequently Asked Questions Page.

Application Deadlines (including supporting documents)

  • Early Bird Deadline— January 15, 2025 (notified by March 15)
  • General Intake Deadline – March 1, 2025
  • Official Transcripts Due — June 15, 2025

Upcoming Information Session

Would you like to know more about the program and the application process?  Attend our information sessions to learn more about our program and the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.  You can email FacultyEd@brandonu.ca to register for any of the information sessions.

Tuesday, October 8th – 11:40 am to 12:30 pm

Monday, October 28th – 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Tuesday, November 19th – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm – CANCELLED

Tuesday, December 10th – 11:40 am to 12:30 pm – CANCELLED

Monday, January 13th – 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Tuesday, February 4th – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Tuesday, February 25th – 11:40 am to 12:30 pm

If the Admissions deadline is extended after March 1st

Tuesday, March 18th – 11:40 am to 12:30 pm

Monday, April 7th – 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Tuesday, May 6th – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Late Applications

Late applications may be accepted from eligible candidates provided space is still available in the program. Please contact facultyed@brandonu.ca prior to submitting a late application.

Complete the After Degree Online Admission Application

Submit Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Records Checks