The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies is a division of the Faculty of Health
A new way of working toward your MA Recreation and Leisure Studies
The Master of Arts degree program in Recreation and Leisure Studies offers the opportunity to study leisure and leisure behaviour from a variety of social science perspectives.
The coursework option allows students to address a wide range of practical issues related to leisure, recreation, well-being and quality of life in a flexible, interdisciplinary, course-based curriculum.
The application deadline is officially February 1, but applications continue to be accepted and reviewed until June.
Program overview
The MA Recreation and Leisure Studies coursework degree program examines:
- theories and concepts of leisure
- contributions by the social sciences and humanities to the field
- application of theories, methods and models associated with leisure in contemporary society
The MA program is intended for students who have demonstrated strong academic abilities at the undergraduate level.
Admission requirements | How to apply
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Full-time students enrolled in the master's program normally take 1 year (3 terms) to complete the degree.
Part-time students enrolled in the master's program normally take 2 2/3 years (8 terms) to complete the degree.
Students complete eight courses over their program. For full details - including course descriptions - see the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.