Recreation and Leisure Studies - Master of Arts (MA)

University of Waterloo

Canada, Waterloo

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University of Waterloo

Canada , Waterloo

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,696 / per term

Next Intake September-2026

Recreation and Leisure Studies - Master of Arts (MA)

About

Advance your knowledge and career by studying leisure and leisure behaviour from a variety of social science perspectives with the Master of Arts in Recreation and Leisure.

This program combines theory and practice to deepen your understanding of both the positive and negative aspects of leisure. Develop new ways to enhance quality of life for individuals, families and communities. You’ll learn from faculty members who are active scholars recognized for their published work in fields including:

Leisure, health and wellbeing
Leisure and community
Leisure, space and place
Leisure and social justice
Leisure organizations, services and policy

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Recreation and Leisure Studies or related field with at least a 75% standing. If the overall undergraduate average is below 75%, consideration may be given to the applicant's performance during the final year of academic work.
Competency in written expression, including evidence of ability to conceptualize, organize ideas and reason.

Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the department of Recreation and Leisure Studies graduate students.