Honours information events
Check out our 2023/2024 events, below!
Bachelor of Education students, across all five pathways, may apply to add Honours to their degree. Taking place during the final year of the degree, Honours gives students the opportunity to develop research skills and explore research interests, gaining practical knowledge and aiding in the transition into professional life or future studies.
Interested in applying? Review eligibility and application information, below!
Wondering what your 500-level year will look like if you add Honours? See below!
Considering Honours? Check out Dr. Amy Burns' thoughts on adding Honours to your degree, below!
Check out our 2023/2024 events, below!
When: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 from 4.30 - 5.30pm
What: Learn more about our Honours program with Associate Dean, Dr. Amy Burns.
To Attend: Register Here!*
*Registration closes the morning of September 27th. If you are hoping to register after this time, please email us at upe@ucalgary.ca.
When: Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 from 4.30 - 5.30pm
What: Meet potential supervisors and discuss project ideas!
To Attend: Register Here!*
*Note: This event will be offered in-person in EDT 202 for on-campus pathway students, and via Zoom for Community-Based students. Each session will cover particular pathway considerations, meaning the Zoom session is only intended for Community-Based students.
Registration closes the morning of October 25th. If you are hoping to register after this time, please email us at upe@ucalgary.ca.
When: Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 from 4.30 - 5.30pm
What: Learn more about developing your research idea and completing the application. This conversation will be led by Dr. Amy Burns, Associate Dean.
At this session we will go over how to decide on a topic and how to narrow it down, how to complete the application form that you will need signed by a supervisor, how to approach a potential supervisor, and, finally, the structure of the honours program and what that entails.
Registration closes the morning of January 24th. If you are hoping to register after this time, please email us at upe@ucalgary.ca.
After the February 1st deadline, if you are otherwise eligible, you will be sent the supplementary application package asking you to describe your project and program goals, as well as confirming you have a supervisor in place! The supplementary package includes both a program proposal/research aims aspect, as well as a joint student/supervisor checklist.
In the meantime, we highly encourage you to check out some great resources on approaching a supervisor, writing a potential supervisor an email, and our list of Honours supervisors!
Questions? Connect with our Advising Team!