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Master of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Studies (Coursework)

Canada

What will I learn?

Advance your knowledge and career by studying leisure and leisure behaviour from a variety of social science perspectives with the Master of Arts in Recreation and Leisure. This program combines theory and practice to deepen your understanding of both the positive and negative aspects of leisure. Develop new ways to enhance quality of life for individuals, families and communities.The coursework option allows you to address a wide range of practical issues related to leisure, recreation, well-being and quality of life. The coursework option is a flexible, interdisciplinary, course-based curriculum, making it a top choice to pursue any professional career related to leisure.

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$23,088.00 (US$ 16,595) per year
Application deadline

01/02/2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Waterloo Main Campus

200 University Avenue West,

Waterloo,

Ontario,

N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

A four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Recreation and Leisure Studies or related field with at least a 75% standing. If the overall undergraduate average is below 75%, consideration may be given to the applicant's performance during the final year of academic work.Competency in written expression, including evidence of ability to conceptualize, organize ideas and reason.SupervisorsReview the finding a supervisor resourcesResume/Curriculum vitaeIndicating past academic and professional experienceSupplementary information form (SIF)The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirementIf a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completionTranscript(s)Writing sampleApplicants must submit at least one substantial example of their work completed during the last two years of academic study. Students with professional experience may submit a professional report of which they were the sole or senior authorReferencesTwo academic references are required

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

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