Overview
Our Recreation and Leisure Studies - Aging, Health and Well-Being graduate programs at University of Waterloo are the first of their kind in Canada and remain the largest.
Features
- With a highly diverse range of expertise, our research spans many disciplines and has far-reaching impacts in academia, industry and society.
- By combining theory and practice, we are deepening our understanding of the positive and negative impacts of leisure, and developing new ways to enhance quality of life for individuals, families and communities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Tourism Studies
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Disciplines
Hospitality Management Tourism & LeisureAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- Transcript(s)
- Writing sample
- References
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- Normally a Master's degree with a minimum 75% average in a field that is relevant to the area of aging, health and well-being (normally kinesiology, recreation and leisure studies or health studies and gerontology, but other degrees in life and social sciences could be suitable as well)
Tuition Fee
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International
14792 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7396 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
4508 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2254 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Part-time
- National/Out of Province: $1,127/ semester
- International: $3,698/ semester
Living costs for Waterloo
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Recreation and Leisure Studies - Aging, Health and Well-Being.
Available Scholarships
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