The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies is a division of the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
A new way of working towards 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 new 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.
Program overview
The MA Recreation and Leisure Studies coursework degree program is designed to:
- increase knowledge of the theories and concepts of leisure, and of the contributions by the social sciences, the natural sciences, and the humanities for understanding leisure.
- increase understanding of the importance of the applications 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.