Dr. Lesley Andres

Professor

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Biography

Lesley Andres is a professor in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia. She has a robust history of research centered on social inequalities in education and how these intersect with broader societal structures. Her work often employs a longitudinal perspective, with significant projects including the 'Paths on Life's Way', which examines the educational trajectories and life experiences of British Columbia's youth over multiple decades. Lesley's research contributions have spanned various domains including higher education access, educational transitions, and the impact of educational policies on individuals. She served as the editor for the Canadian Journal of Higher Education from 2005 to 2013. Her expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods informs her analysis of participation and equity in education, allowing for a nuanced understanding of both individual and institutional dynamics. In addition to her academic contributions, she is involved in supervising graduate students and teaching various courses related to educational research and higher education systems.

Research Interests

Courses

EDST 602: Year PhD Seminar EDST 571: Educational Research: Relating Questions, Theory Methodology (MA Seminar) EDST 536: Higher Education Systems Canada EDST 521: Foundations of Higher Education EDST 512: Transitions and Access in the Life Course EDST 513: Issues in Higher Education EDUC 500: Research Methods in Education EDST 515: Survey Research Methods EDST 508a: Analyzing Survey Data EDST 493: Introduction to the Study of Higher Education

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.