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Master of Child and Youth Study Professional

Mount Saint Vincent University

Halifax, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A course-based master's degree in applied child and youth study.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Apply core concepts in Child and Youth Study Professional
analyze evidence
solve discipline-relevant problems
and communicate findings effectively in academic and professional contexts.

Career outcomes

Careers in child and youth services (no specific roles listed)

Curriculum

Total 5.0 units: five core half-unit courses on child and youth theory
practice and policy
1.0 unit of child and youth electives
a research methods course and 1.0 unit of graduate electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum B average (3.0 CGPA) and programme prerequisite courses
Statement of intent
References and CV
School Psychology and Education programmes add programme-specific conditions on their checklists.

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree in a related field, with programme-specific prerequisite courses, statement of intent, references and CV (see checklist per programme)

Language tests

IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5)
TOEFL iBT 93 (no section below 23)
PTE Academic 61 (no band below 54)

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
English proficiency evidence where applicable
Recommendation letters where required
Additional program-specific documents.

How to apply

Check the programme checklist and deadline at official website and official website. Complete the Graduate Studies application package at official website and pay the 90 CAD international fee. Submit transcripts (foreign credentials evaluated by WES)
Statement of intent
References
CV and IELTS
TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic scores. After the offer
Pay the confirmation deposit (see Notes). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter if required
Then apply for the study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,576 CAD
Application fee	$80 CAD
Deposit	$38,024 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Halifax
Faculty or school	Graduate Studies
Department	Child and Youth Study
Teaching language	English
Credit value	5
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	International students are eligible for most MSVU scholarships and bursaries (https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards/).

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
12 Jul 2027
240 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.