Overview

Course Details

The Leadership and Community Engagement MLCE program at York University emphasizes leadership, policy, community engagement, program design and evaluation, as well as social justice.

Designed for candidates working in a wide range of contexts — including educational settings, community organizations and other areas in the public sector such as health care, child and youth services, libraries, recreational programs and arts and culture institutions — the MLCE is ideal for professionals interested in developing the skills and knowledge that will allow them to leverage community-based research and practice for social change.

The program is offered as a five-term, part-time degree through both online and blended (a mix of online and in-class) courses, and it includes two community-based placements. Students participate in the program as members of a cohort, which provides an additional sense of community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

leadership
policy
community engagement
program design
social justice
health care

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Duolingo English Test

135

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Community Development Leadership View 18 other Masters in Community Development in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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135

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form and
Recommendation Form
3 recommendations
Three letters of reference: At least one should be from a university faculty member; however, professional referees may be used if the applicant is unable to provide references from university faculty members.
Résumé or curriculum vitae that highlights work experience relevant to the program.
Statement of interest (minimum 500 words in length) outlining how the Master of Leadership and Community Engagement will build on the applicant's relevant work experience and serve the applicant's professional interests.
One sample of written work (e.g. a paper demonstrating how the applicant works with a body of literature or builds an argument; typically, the sample paper is from a university course completed within the past five years. It could also be a report, a presentation, an article, or other piece of professional writing).

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Tuition Fee

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International

7261 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7261 CAD per year during 30 months.
National

2688 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2688 CAD per year during 30 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 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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