Dr. Amy Metcalfe

Professor

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Biography

Amy Metcalfe is a Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia, where she has been engaged in research and teaching since 2005. Her work primarily focuses on higher education, exploring themes such as international comparative higher education, research methodologies, and visual research methods. Metcalfe’s research explores the complexities of academic practices and policies, doubling as a conduit for visual storytelling in higher education contexts. She has published extensively in noted academic journals and has held significant research fellowships including the UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship. Her scholarly contributions reflect a commitment to advancing understanding in the field of higher education and providing guidance for graduate students and young researchers.

Research Interests

Higher Education International Comparative Higher Education Research Methodologies Visual Research Methods

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Engaged in research and teaching in higher education, focusing on various methodologies and international perspectives.

Awards

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UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship

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Research Scholarship Award

Courses

Education, School, Social Institutions Introduction to Higher Education Organization and Administration in Higher Education Current Issues in Higher Education Foundations of Higher Education Higher Education Policy: International Comparative Perspectives Higher Education Systems in Canada Practicum in Higher Education Social Context of Educational Policy Directed Reading in Higher Education PhD Doctoral Seminar Comparative International Adult Higher Education Perspectives on Adult Higher Education Policy Visual Research Methods in Education Study of Organizations in Educational Context Qualitative Data Analysis

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.