Online and hybrid programme
Master of Education in Open, Digital, and Distance Education
Athabasca University
- Degree type
- Master
- Delivery
- Online
- Language
- English
- Location
- Athabasca, Canada
About this programme
Master of Education in Open, Digital, and Distance Education is a master programme from Athabasca University in Digital and distance education. It is listed for online study. The official programme source describes it as: Make learning accessible and effective, and unlock a future in education innovation with a Master's in Open, Digital, and Distance Education..
Programme information
We publish the programme facts currently available from the university record. For the latest curriculum, entry requirements, fees, or intake dates, fill in the enquiry form on this page and the university can answer your questions.
- Subject area: Digital and distance education
- Study mode: Online
- Teaching language: English
What studying is like
Teaching format
Published delivery mode: online. Teaching language in the current record: English. If you need to check live sessions, placements, examinations, or campus visits, send an enquiry through the form on this page and Athabasca University can clarify.
Expected workload
The current public programme record does not state a weekly workload or study schedule. Send your question through the enquiry form on this page and Athabasca University can respond with the latest programme-specific information.
Admissions
Entry requirements
Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree or equivalent education and experience. See full MEd admission requirements
Application dates
Application deadline Start date Jan. 15 spring May 15 fall Sep.
How to apply
Use the enquiry form on this page for current application guidance. Athabasca University can respond with the correct admissions route and required supporting evidence.
Documents you may need
- Use the enquiry form on this page for the programme-specific application checklist; Athabasca University can respond with the current requirements.
- In your enquiry, include any questions about academic transcripts, identity evidence, language evidence, references, or a personal statement.
Admissions information last checked 2026-07-24.
Fees & funding
Tuition and fees
A non-refundable convenience charge will be charged when using Visa or Mastercard to pay student fees. American Express is no longer an accepted method of payment.
Scholarships and financial support
Scholarship eligibility and funding availability are not stated in this programme record. Use the enquiry form on this page to ask about scholarships, bursaries, employer support, and payment plans. Athabasca University can respond with current availability and eligibility.
Fees and funding can change by nationality, residency, study load and academic year. Confirm the amount and eligibility before applying.
Funding guidance last checked 2026-07-24.
Curriculum & assessment
Programme modules
- Primary subject area: Digital and distance education.
- The detailed module list and elective structure are not stated in the current record; use the enquiry form on this page and Athabasca University can respond with the latest curriculum.
How you may be assessed
The current public programme record does not state assessment methods or examination arrangements. Send your question through the enquiry form on this page and Athabasca University can respond with the latest programme-specific information.
Skills & outcomes
What you will learn
- Build programme-level knowledge in Digital and distance education.
- Send a question through the enquiry form on this page and Athabasca University can clarify the official learning outcomes and any professional competencies.
Career directions
- After completing the Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education, you could step into various roles such as instructional designer, educational technology consultant, or even an administrator in online and blended learning environments. The program also equips you for careers in academia, corporate training departments, and organizations focused on educational innovation, allowing you to apply your…
Further study
- Use the enquiry form on this page to ask about progression to further study, research, or professional accreditation. Athabasca University can respond with programme-specific guidance.