Program Overview
The Recreation at University of Florida is a MSc 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 Recreation 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Gainesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Recreation 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 Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science\', \'Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism\', \'Hospitality Law and Risk Management\', \'Marketing in Hospitality/Tourism\', \'Evaluation Procedures in Health and Human Performance\', \'Research Methods in Health and Human Performance\', \'Research Seminar\', \'Advanced Research in Health and Human Performance\', \'Research for Doctoral Dissertation\', \'Trends in Leisure Studies\', \'Outdoor Recreation and Park Management\', \'Contemporary Theories of Recreation and Leisure\', \'Campus Recreation Administration and Programming\', \'Administrative Procedures in Leisure Services\', \'Administrative Issues in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism\', \'Legal Issues in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism\', \'Recreation Management/Development in the Coastal Zone\', \'Advanced Marketing for Recreation, Parks, and Tourism\', \'Ecotourism\', \'Tourism Planning and Development\', \'Sport Tourism\', \'Heritage Tourism\', \'Issues in Therapeutic Recreation\', \'Tourism Theory and Concepts\', \'Readings in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism\', \'Directed Independent Study\', \'Supervised Research\', \'Special Topics in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism\', \'Seminar in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism\', \'Supervised Teaching\', \'Practicum in Leisure Studies\', "Research for Master\'s Thesis", \'Foundations of Leisure Behavior\', \'Conceptual Issues in Therapeutic Recreation\', \'Recreation, Parks, and Tourism in Higher Education\', \'Advanced Readings in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism\', \'Advanced Independent Study in Recreation, Parks and Tourism\', \'Advanced Supervised Research\', \'Advanced Seminar in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism\', \'Special Topics/Seminars\', \'Risk Management in Sport and Physical Activities\', \'Graduate Internship in Exercise and Sport Sciences\', "Research for Master\'s Thesis", \'Sport Sociology\', \'Sport Ethics\', \'Sport Marketing\', \'Sport Finance\', \'Current Topics in Sport Management\', \'Contemporary Sport Industry\', \'Research Seminar in Sport Management\', \'Management and Planning of Sport and Physical Activity Facilities\', \'Management and Leadership in Sport\', \'Study of Sport Consumer Behaviors\', \'Issues in Sport Law\', \'Directed Independent Study\', \'Supervised Research\', \'Graduate Internship in Sport Management\', \'Advanced Practicum in Sport Management\', "Research for Master\'s Thesis"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
These are the minimum requirements for admission into UF\ngraduate programs:
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- A\nrecognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a\nregionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an\ninternational institution. \n
- For\napplicants with a bachelor\'s degree only, a minimum grade point average of\nB (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester in\nwhich the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours. \n
- Graduate\nRecord Examination (GRE) scores that are acceptable to the applicant\'s\nintended academic unit or, for select programs, at least 465 on the\nGraduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). These scores are used in the\ncontext of a holistic credential review process. \n
- Satisfactory\nconduct record \n
- Proof\nof medical immunization \n
- If\nyou have already attended the UF Graduate School but not enrolled for two\nor more consecutive terms, which includes summer sessions, you must apply\nfor readmission whether to the same or a different graduate\nprogram. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Florida 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 Florida
University of Florida
Gainesville, United States
public research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
