Overview

This program is part of a growing international movement for transdisciplinary Child and Youth Studies perspectives. Students at Brock University gain a theoretical foundation for the study of children and youth and the application of social science research methods through the completion of a research-based thesis.

Career outcomes

Disciplinary academic positions in fields such as sociology and psychology, as well as multidisciplinary academic positions at Colleges and Universities in diverse fields, including education, child and youth studies, youth care, humanities, theories of culture, histories of thought, and women’s and gender studies.
Research positions requiring expertise in aspects of young people’s lives and experiences
Careers in social service agencies supporting children and youth
Child and youth care work
Positions in government agencies
Child and youth advocacy, including children’s rights

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Seminar in Child and Youth Studies
Childhood, Youth and Society
Issues in Child and Youth Development
Quantitative Methods in Social Science Research with Children and Youth
Qualitative Methods in Social Research with Children and Youth
Bodymind Diversity: A Transdisciplinary Synthesis
Sociocultural Study of Children, Childhood and Youth

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Childhood Studies

Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of a Master’s degree, or equivalent, in a relevant social sciences discipline with an average of not less than 80% (A-).
Applicants that lack the required undergraduate courses may potentially take them in their first year of study.
Agreement from a faculty member to supervise a student is also required for admission to the program.

You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:

A personal statement of research interests.
A recent example of written work (no more than 12 pages in length), or a demonstration of professional experience.
Two references, preferably academic, are required. One should be from your MA supervisor, if possible. In some cases, one of the references may come from a work or volunteer-based supervisor.
Current CV (Curriculum Vitae).

Tuition Fee

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International

15668 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7834 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

5450 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2725 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for St. Catharines

1015 - 1615 CAD /month

Living costs

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

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Available Scholarships

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