Program Overview
The Family Studies and Gerontology at Mount Saint Vincent University is a MA 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 Family Studies and Gerontology 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Family Studies and Gerontology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods
- Fundamentals of Social Gerontology
- Family Life Education
- Aging, Health and Community
- Family Relations Across the Life-Course
- Theories in Family Studies and Gerontology
- Family Violence Across the Life Course
- Program Planning: Implementation and Evaluation
- Social Policies on Family and AgingSpecial Topics
- Directed Study
- Seminar in Family Studies and Gerontology
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- Online Application for\nAdmission Form: Complete all sections of the Application for\nAdmission form. The link to this form is at the bottom of the page--see\nthe Apply Now section. \n
- Application Fee: Submit a $50\nCAD, non-refundable application fee. You can pay this application fee\nonline with a Visa or Mastercard after you have submitted the online\nApplication for Admission form. The link to pay your application fee is at\nthe bottom of this page--see the Apply Now section. \n
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Mount Saint Vincent University 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 Mount Saint Vincent University
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, Canada
Mount Saint Vincent University, often referred to asthe Mount, is a public, primarily undergraduate, university located inHalifax,Nova Scotia, Canada, and was established in 1873. Mount Saint...
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
