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PhD of Recreation and Leisure Studies

University of Waterloo

  • Waterloo, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of Waterloo campus

About the program

Master of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies is delivered online by the College of Health and Human Services at Southern Connecticut State University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the central ideas
  • methods and debates within Recreation and Leisure Studies. Critically evaluate specialist evidence and apply advanced research or professional approaches in Recreation and Leisure Studies. Communicate informed conclusions and reflect on ethical and professional contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Recreational therapy in VA
  • rehabilitation and mental health settings
  • state parks and recreation departments
  • YMCA
  • youth sports
  • Boys and Girls Clubs
  • campus recreation

Curriculum

  • Concentrations in recreation therapy
  • recreation administration and child life
  • taken over about four consecutive terms. Ends with a comprehensive exam (recreation therapy) or special project or thesis (recreation administration)
  • with practicums in clinical and community organisations.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a minimum average that varies by programme (commonly 75% to 80%)
  • Or direct entry from an honours bachelor's degree in some programmes
  • Research fit with an approved supervisor and programme-specific documents.

Accepted academic background

Master's (or equivalent) degree in a related field for most PhD programs, Research fit and supervisor, Program-specific documents

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.5
  • TOEFL iBT 5
  • IELTS 7.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,247, $25,247 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusWaterloo
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health
DepartmentRecreation and Leisure Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFull-time,Fixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteResearch graduate students may qualify for Waterloo graduate awards and international funding, subject to the specific award, discipline and applicant conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.