Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (Thesis-Based) - Sociocultural in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,763.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The sociocultural field encompasses a varied team of scholars examining social theories within multiple physical activity domains, such as athletics, exercise, dance, and leisure. The master of arts (MA) program equips graduates for diverse professional paths in wellness, movement science, leisure studies, and sports administration.
This program provides both thesis and non-thesis master's options. Each approach prioritizes student needs and research focus, allowing customized academic plans. Under faculty mentorship, participants select coursework aligned with their specialization and objectives. The thesis track emphasizes stronger research competency development. Please be aware that our graduate programs currently don't offer remote learning options.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Faculty's minimum admission requirements for the master's thesis and course-based programs are a four year baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, in physical education, kinesiology, recreation or another related degree, with a minimum admission grade point average of 3.0 on most 4.0 grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on the most recent two years of full time study (or equivalent).
The Faculty's minimum admission requirements for the doctoral program are a master's degree, or its academic equivalent, with thesis in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, or another related degree, with a minimum admission grade point average of 3.0 on most 4.0 grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on the most recent two years of full time study (or equivalent).
TOEFL iBT, in-person or special at-home edition - Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent. IELTS - 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment - Overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest.
The Faculty's minimum admission requirements for the doctoral program are a master's degree, or its academic equivalent, with thesis in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, or another related degree, with a minimum admission grade point average of 3.0 on most 4.0 grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on the most recent two years of full time study (or equivalent).
TOEFL iBT, in-person or special at-home edition - Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent. IELTS - 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment - Overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest.
Tuition
CAD
9,406