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Recreation Administration

University of Mississippi
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Deadline Oct, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Oxford, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Recreation Administration at University of Mississippi 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 Recreation Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States 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
  4. Tuition: USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Oxford, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Recreation Administration 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. Issues and Trends in Park and Recreation Programs
  2. Park and Recreation Program Development and Promotion
  3. Assessment and Evaluation of Park and Recreation Programs
  4. Research Design and Evaluation
  5. Leisure Programming for Senior Adults
  6. Statistics
  7. Independent Research
  8. Directed Event Programming
  9. Thesis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

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  • A completed paper or online application form.\nApplicants must note on their applications whether they are electing\nfull-time or part-time status.
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  • An official score from a standardized test:\nGMAT for programs in the School of Accountancy, GMAT or GRE for the School\nof Business Administration, and GRE (verbal and quantitative sections) for\nmost other programs. Other materials may be required by specific\ndepartments.
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  • Official transcripts from the institution\nconferring the baccalaureate degree and from all colleges and universities\nsubsequently attended. Only transcripts mailed directly from the sending\ninstitution to the Graduate School are considered official.
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  • Proof of immunization
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Mississippi 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 Mississippi

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University of Mississippi

Oxford, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Oct, 2026
  • Start Date Jan, 2027
  • Language English