Study Master of Arts (Rural Development) at Brandon University in Canada, Faculty of Arts

About this course

What will I learn?

The MRD degree provides students with the following:

Knowledge of current development theory
The ability to apply knowledge to their selected area of interest
Skills in understanding and participating in rural governance
Technical skills in research design and reporting
Basic training in community relations, networking, group facilitation and development planning
An understanding of the formulation and role of policy in rural development
Knowledge of the structure and functioning of rural society.

The MA with a major in Rural Development program consists of 30 credit hours either by taking 10 courses or six courses and a thesis.

Faculty of Arts

Tuition fees

CAD$9,651.27 (US$ 6,937) per year

Tuition fee: CAD $ 1,447.69 per 3 credit; Student Health Insurance: CAD $1,320/year

Application deadline

15/12/2026

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Brandon University

270-18th Street,

BRANDON,

Manitoba,

R7A 6A9, Westman, Canada

Students will normally have a four-year Bachelors degree (BA, BSc, or equivalent) or a three-year Bachelors degree supplemented by post-graduation studies, professional rural development experience, accreditation by relevant professional associations, or any combination of these that in the judgment of the Rural Development Graduate Admissions Committee constitutes the equivalency of a fourth year of undergraduate study.
Students will normally have a four-year Bachelors degree (BA, BSc, or equivalent) or a three-year Bachelors degree supplemented by post graduation studies, professional rural development experience, accreditation by relevant professional associations, or any combination of these that in the judgment of the Rural Development Graduate Admissions Committee constitutes the equivalency of a fourth year of undergraduate study.
Students will normally have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 in the last 30 credit hours of study completed prior to application for entry. Student with less than a 3.00 CGPA may be required by the Rural Development Graduate Admissions Committee to undertake compensatory study.

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