Program Overview for Master of Arts in Community Development in Canada:
We are committed to improving society. This program will teach you how to build a better world through research, teaching, and participation. You will become a professional with the knowledge to positively impact governments and non-profit organizations around the world. Our department is built on the academic values of integrity, sustainability, tolerance, and bravery.
Our MACD will develop its capabilities as leaders of civil society and socioeconomics. You will gain skills and knowledge applicable to occupations around the world. You will learn how to apply these skills to social change and social justice. You will end your career with a research project in the field of community development.
Our distributed online program is very suitable for working professionals. Your original research project must be supervised by faculty and staff. You will defend it in the oral exam.
Areas of focus
- Health administration
- Citizenship and citizen participation
- Governance and participatory governance
- Collective bargaining, labor movements, and union politics
- Human resource management issues
- Leadership
- Organizational behavior and theory
- Public sector reform
- Human information processing and problem solving
- Comparative politics
- Urban studies
- Border studies
The eligibility for Master of Arts in Community Development in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Applicants should have or be about to receive a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Ideally, applicants should have an average of B or better for the final two years of study. They must also have a minimum of four years of professional experience, paid or volunteer, in the community development sector. International students should refer to the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ international admission requirements.
Applicants who do not possess a Canadian undergraduate degree will be required to write and submit official results of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). International students whose first language is not English must provide valid test results for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum score for the TOEFL is 610 on the paper-based test and 102 on the Internet-based test. For details on language proficiency, go to the Graduate Admissions website.
Applicants without a B average may be admitted as mature students, provided they have an undergraduate degree. They have had four years of relevant professional experience since the completion of their degree. Complete résumés are required to determine the eligibility of mature students for admission, which the Dean must approve of Graduate Studies.
In addition to documents required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the program requires each applicant to submit the following:
- a detailed resumé of background information, professional or other relevant experience
- two academic or professional references from individuals who can provide a candid assessment of the applicant’s abilities and
- a 750-1000 word statement of intent outlining why they seek an MA in Community Development and how the degree relates to their career plans, personal values, and goals.
Students will be admitted based on admission requirements established by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and on guidelines established by the Admissions Committee regarding previous academic and work experience relevant to community development.
Initial inquiries should be addressed to the Administrative Assistant, MACD Program.
Applications should be sent to the Graduate Admissions and Records Office.
Application deadline
October 31 for Domestic and International applicants.
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Arts in Community Development to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Master of Arts in Community Development in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 100
- IELTS(academic): 7
The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Arts in Community Development in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$162.25 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$8,531.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Master of Arts in Community Development in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$126.50 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$6,890.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
MACD and MPA (thesis/co-op) students do not need a supervisor for admission, but after reviewing the faculty contacts we recommend you list three potential supervisors in your letter of intent. We'll assign you a supervisor based on availability and area of research early in your program.
Contact the applicable graduate secretary:
Administrative assistant
jselina@uvic.ca or 250-721-6448.
Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA.
Individual award amounts may vary depending on the program.
UVic Fellowship Awards
- Up to $17,500 per year (masters)
- Up to $20,000 per year (Ph.D.)
UVic Graduate Awards
- Up to $10,000 per year (masters and PhD)
Eligibility
- The minimum requirement for funding consideration is an A- average on the last two years of coursework
- Domestic and international students are considered equally for funding
- Full-time registration (3.0 units) for UVic Fellowship holders and at least part-time registration (1.5 units) for UVic Graduate Award holders
- Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units
Every year we employ many graduate students to assist with teaching, research, and lab instruction.
- Their academic units hire teaching assistants (TAs) to assist with teaching and grading courses. These are unionized, hourly positions.
- Faculty members hire research assistants (RAs) to help with their research. These roles are sometimes called scientific assistants or laboratory instructors. RA salaries come from faculty members’ research grants. Because of this, RA hours, salary, and other details are worked out between you and the faculty member.
Work-study
The work-study program offers part-time jobs on campus that fit your course schedule.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a full-time student
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Co-operative Education Program (co-op)
UVic is home to the largest graduate co-op program in Canada. You can add a co-op to your master’s or doctoral studies for work experience in your field of study.
Bursaries
We offer non-repayable bursaries based on financial needs.
To be eligible for a bursary, you must be:
- Already receiving the maximum government student loans available to you
- In full-time status as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
- In good academic standing
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