Program Overview
The Child and Youth Care at University of Victoria British Columbia is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, 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 Child and Youth Care 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 6,142 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 5,436 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Victoria, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child and Youth Care 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
- Historical and Contemporary Theoretical Perspectives in Child and Youth Care
- Qualitative Research Methods in Child and Youth Care
- Quantitative Research Methods in Child and Youth Care
- Human Change Processes: From Theory to Practice
- Practicum in Child and Youth Care
- Child and Adolescent Development in Context
- Applied Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- You will need to have a baccalaureate degree from a recognized university, or equivalent qualifications, with an academic standing acceptable to the school and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. In general, this means a B standing (5.00 GPA) or better in the final two years of your undergraduate degree.
- If you do not have an undergraduate degree in child and youth care you will need to demonstrate suitability for the master\'s program in terms of appropriate vocational background and future career goals.
- Candidates with two or more years of professional experience in the child and youth care field will be evaluated more favorably than those with limited or no practice experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,142 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 5,436 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,142 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 5,436 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Victoria British Columbia 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 Victoria British Columbia
University of Victoria British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia
The University of Victoria (UVic) is a public research university located in the municipalities of Oak Bay and Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1903 as Victoria College, the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months