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Master of Child and Youth Studies
- St. Catharines, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Child and youth studies degree at Durham GTA with direct entry to Trent's Bachelor of Education.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Child and Youth Studies
- Solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Courses explore how children
- Youth grow
- Learn.
Career outcomes
- Teacher
- Child Protection Worker
- Autism Specialist
- Youth Outreach Worker
- Counsellor
Curriculum
- Courses explore how children and youth grow
- Learn and take part in their communities through interdisciplinary perspectives. Community-based placements
- Undergraduate research and workshops link theory with practice. Guaranteed spaces in Trent's Bachelor of Education are reserved for qualified graduates. Options include Education
- Visual Arts and Creative Writing.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree (or Canadian equivalent) from an accredited institution with the program-specific average and background (MBA 75% in the last two years)
- Statement of intent
- References and English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE 60).
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor's degree (or Canadian equivalent) from an accredited institution; some programmes need a related field, statement of intent, references, GMAT/GRE (MBA)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 60
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- A passport
- Prior degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- And a statement of purpose
- a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Child and Youth Studies. Prepare prior degree records
- academic transcripts
- identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
- references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,926 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $130 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Social Sciences |
| Department | Department of Child and Youth Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30,6 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
19 Apr 2027
156 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 19 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,926 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, IELTS Academic 6.5.