MA in "related subject" for Education PhD?

[Clawsworth]

I have almost finished an MA in English and I'm considering going on for a PhD in Education in Canada. All of the admissions pages I'm seeing say that you need an MA in a "related subject" or "area" to be considered for an Education PhD. Does English count? Would it be possible to be admitted into an Education program without having a BA or an MA in a field related to education?

Thanks

Edited August 9, 2011 by Clawsworth

[ZeChocMoose]

Is it possible in general? Yes, it's possible.

Is it possible for your programs? (I'm assuming this is the question you really care about.) Since it is so program specific and you didn't name the programs or the specific area in education, I would just call/email them and ask.

[likemarigold]

Hey, Clawsworth

Congrats on your MA! I ZeChoc is right: these things vary considerably, and you'll have to communicate individually with each department. I would suggest, though, that English is a related subject if you're considering a PhD with research focus in literacy studies, language arts, secondary education, etc. I don't think you'll have a hard time meeting that requirement. In the US, these requirements vary widely; I have a full fellowship to a PhD program with stipend and tuition remission, but I didn't have an MA when I applied, just a good undergrad record and a strong resume.

Good luck!