MA Recreation and Leisure Studies (coursework)

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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. 

Application deadline 

  • February 1, but applications continue to be accepted and reviewed until June. 

Program overview

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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.

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Layout

  • Coursework-based | On campus*
  • 3 terms | 1 year (full-time)
  • 8 terms | 2 and two-thirds years (part-time)
  • No thesis required

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Students complete eight courses over their program.

Degree requirements | Course descriptions