Program Overview
The Leisure Studies at Dalhousie University 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 Leisure Studies 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 7
- Tuition: CAD 19,532 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,067 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Leisure Studies 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
- [\'Advanced Research Methods in the Social and Natural Sciences.\', "Intermediate Statistics for Health Sciences OR another intermediate statistics course approved by the student\'s advisor. Prerequisite: Students must have completed an introductory course in statistics with at least a B grade.", \'Interdisciplinary Basis of Leisure Science.\', \'Thesis. 12 credit hours\', \'Elective courses\', \'Lifestyles of Ill and Disabled Persons.\', \'Gender, Leisure and the Family.\', \'Perspectives on Youth.\', \'Leisure Behaviour and the Older Adult.\', \'Independent Studies. Open to independent completion of study. Interested students should consult with the Graduate Coordinator prior to registering in the course.\', \'Qualitative Research Methods.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Minimum 3.5 GPA and graduation from four-year undergraduate\nprogram
- Relevant background
- A Dalhousie Leisure Studies faculty member who agrees to\nsupervise you
- A grade of B or higher in both a research methods and a\nstatistics course
- Honours thesis or equivalent research experience (e.g. research\nassistantship, independent study, etc.)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 19,532 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,067 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 19,532 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,067 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dalhousie 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 Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Canada
public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
