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Bachelor of Recreation
Memorial University of Newfoundland
- St. John's, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year degree preparing students to plan and lead recreation and leisure services, With three work terms.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Recreation can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Older adult recreation coordinator
- Community programs director
- Wellness coordinator
- Youth recreation coordinator
- Sports team marketing specialist
Curriculum
- Four years with an honours option and three mandatory work terms. Year one combines human kinetics and recreation courses with English
- Sociology
- Psychology and geography
- Later courses include Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
- Adapted Physical Activity
- And Leadership and Supervision in Recreation. Optional therapeutic recreation concentration.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior secondary graduation credential with the subject prerequisites for the chosen programme
- Judged against the country-specific page
- Transfer students submit all post-secondary transcripts
- Second-degree and professional programmes need a prior degree or university courses
- English proficiency evidence required. Grade guidance from source: unreported (general admission is based on the applicant's country/curriculum page
- Competitive-entry programmes set higher standards).
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary (high school) graduation credential with the subject prerequisites for the chosen programme, Judged against the country-specific page, Transfer students submit all post-secondary transcripts, Some programmes need prior university courses or a bachelor's degree.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 83
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 60
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- School Reports
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and deadline. Create an account through the institution's official application portal
- Submit the application and pay the non-refundable fee by Visa or MasterCard (300 CAD). Upload unofficial transcripts and current Grade 12 course registrations
- Plus an English proficiency score if required. Competitive-entry programmes may ask for extra documents. Decisions are emailed
- Usually within 10 business days of complete documents.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,897 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $300 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | St. John's |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Human Kinetics and Recreation |
| Department | Recreation |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International entrance scholarship opportunities may apply to eligible undergraduate applicants, Graduate funding follows separate faculty and programme criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
6 Mar 2027
112 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 6 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,897 CAD per year. The application fee is $300 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 60, Cambridge 176.