Overview

In this thesis-based program, you will conduct focused and relevant original research in areas like early intervention, child and youth development, social justice, race and ethnic relations, child and youth health and wellness, play, and more.

Professional skills

This program in Child and Youth Study at Mount Saint Vincent University will help you to become a leader, a researcher, or an educator in this field. Our Master’s program builds on the knowledge and skills that you developed through your undergraduate education and practical experience. In both course work and in thesis research, you’ll delve into the theories that support the practices of professionals who work in the field of child and youth study.

Your Career

The MA in Child & Youth Study will help you become a leader in your field, perform the kind of research that affects how the people who work with children and youth do their jobs every day, and teach new professionals in the field. Graduates of our MA program are working in children’s centres, youth care, community services, special needs coordination, preschool outreach and early intervention, and as scholars and university and college instructors. Are you ready to get started?

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Contexts and Policy in Child and Youth Study

Child and Youth: Planning and Evaluation

Administrative Leadership in Child and Youth Study

Children in International Contexts

Pedagogical Leadership in Child and Youth Study

Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence

Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion in Child and Youth Study

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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IELTS

7

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology Childhood Studies View 32 other Masters in Social Work in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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93

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students will normally have completed a four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum of a B average (GPA of 3.0), preferably in a social science area (e.g., early childhood; child and youth study; psychology; education; social work; family studies; sociology).

Credit for the following undergraduate courses is required of applicants:

statistics
research methods
human developmental psychology in areas of childhood and/or adolescence.

Where there are deficiencies students may be required to complete additional coursework with a minimum B grade for admission into the program.

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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

14832 CAD / year

≈ 14832 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7051 CAD / year

≈ 7051 CAD / year

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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Overview

Professional skills

Your Career

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

Living costs

Halifax

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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