Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport and Tourism: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Alberta, Canada

Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport and Tourism

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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Sport and Tourism (BARST) degree explores the wide world of recreation and leisure, from tourism, to fitness programs, to arts, culture and heritage programs. The BARST degree also gives you the option to minor in one of the following areas: Community Development, Sport and Recreation Management, or Tourism and Natural Environments. No matter what area you specialize in, a BARST degree will prepare you for numerous career opportunities in one of the world's fastest-growing industries.The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation gives you access to all the state-of-the-art learning, research and athletic facilities at the University of Alberta, while offering small class sizes and specialized, interactive programs. With every degree program you’ll gain foundational career skills and the opportunity to take classroom concepts into work environments.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$35,667.00 (21,63,078) per year
Books, Supplies and Instruments - 1200.00

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

North Campus

116 St. and 85 Ave.,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T6G 2R3, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students applying directly from high school.

Admission is based on complete academic history and achievement in three main areas: Grades, English proficiency, and completion of required subjects.

English language Requirement:

TOEFL: iBT: At least 90 with a minimum score of 21 points in each section

IELTS(Academic): At least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0

CanTEST(Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees): At least 4.5, with no part lower than 4

PTE(Academic): At least 61, with no less than 60 in each communicative skill

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language assessment) Either CAEL (paper) or CAEL CE (computer): A score of at least 70, with no band less than 60

Duolingo English Test: 120 for English Language Proficiency, with no sub score below 100

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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