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Capacity Development

University of Guelph
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Tuition EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree Master
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Guelph, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Capacity Development at University of Guelph is a Master programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Capacity Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  5. Location: Guelph, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Capacity Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Historical, philosophical and sociological foundations of capacity building
  2. Extension theory and methods
  3. Adult learning and development
  4. Facilitation and conflict management
  5. Capacity building and sustainable development
  6. Decision making and conflict
  7. Qualitative and quantitative research methods
  8. Foundations of Capacity Building and Extension
  9. Research Design
  10. Quantitative or Qualitative Techniques
  11. Community Engagement and Public Participation
  12. Capacity Building for Sustainable Development
  13. Facilitation and Conflict Management
  14. Readings in Capacity Building and Extension
  15. Communication for Social and Environmental Change
  16. Community Environmental Leadership

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

As outlined in the graduate calendar, the minimum requirement of the Office of Graduate Studies for admission to graduate studies is a four year honours degree or equivalent, with an average standing of at least second class honours (B-) in the last four semesters or two years of work. These are minimum standards for entry into the Capacity Development and Extension program. Note that applicants with degrees from some countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, or India, are required to hold a Bachelor degree and a Master\'s degree at the First Class/First Division Level to be eligible to apply for a Masters program at the University of Guelph.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Guelph directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Guelph

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University of Guelph

Guelph, Canada

TheUniversity of Guelph(U of GorGuelph) is a comprehensivepublicresearch universityinGuelph,Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation ofOntario Agricultural College(1874),...

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  • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
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