Overview

Acadia University's Master of Community Development program is a small, innovative, and interdisciplinary two-year program. In this program, students work closely with a supervisor on their research and thesis, as well as take additional courses to supplement their research and expand their knowledge in the discipline. Students gain applied experience through a professional or teaching practicum that is an integral part of the program.

If you have an undergraduate degree in a related discipline, are seeking a challenging program, and have a strong interest in one of the research areas of our department, we encourage you to apply.

Be Inspired

Acadia's Master of Community Development program is intentionally kept small so that students receive highly focused attention from faculty mentors, allowing the program to be customized to student needs, interests, and research. Acadia’s small size facilitates access to faculty from related departments throughout the University for assistance with academic coursework and research. The faculty are strongly connected with community organizations and with local centres of excellence focused on collaborations between university and community.

Programme Structure

Research Interests include:

Ecotourism/Sustainable Tourism/Indigenous Ecotourism
Community Youth Leadership
Sustainable Community Development
Environmental Education
Sustainable Food Systems
Environmental Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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93

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates for admission to the graduate programs of Acadia University must possess an honours degree or a four-year bachelor's degree.
Those candidates possessing a major in a field other than that of their graduate program will normally be required to take sufficient undergraduate courses to make up the equivalent of an Acadia undergraduate major. Special consideration may be given to those candidates wishing to change from one undergraduate field to a related graduate one.
Candidates must have at least a B- average (70%) in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years (or 60 credit hours) of university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16882 CAD / year

≈ 16882 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7432 CAD / year

≈ 7432 CAD / year

Additional Details

Nova Scotia Students: $7,145.10

Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

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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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Halifax

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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