Overview

The Community Development program of University of Victoria, British Columbia you will apply new skills and knowledge to an ongoing research project for a client in the field of community development.

Key Facts

The program's unique focus on the application of learning outcomes means that you will graduate:

with a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the historical and political underpinnings, key concepts, and spheres of practice embedded in the social economy and civil society.

equipped to lead transformative change efforts.

able to build and manage effective projects, organizations, enterprises and networks.

able to demonstrate initiative, leadership, and originality in identifying challenges and opportunities for organizations and the broader social economy.

able to understand key global trends, challenges, threats and opportunities communities face and strategies to address them.

able to engage in a community-based approach to social change and social justice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anchoring a Change Agenda

Practices and Perspectives on Forging Change

Community-Based Research

Program and Project Design, Management and Evaluation

Sociology
Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

102

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

102

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission Requirements

a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent from another country) from an accredited and recognized institution in a relevant field of study
a grade point average of 5.0 (B) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to this baccalaureate degree
a minimum of four years of professional experience, paid or volunteer, in one of the four streams of the broader community development sector (community economic development, cooperative, non-profit, and international )
admission as a mature student - four years after completion of a baccalaureate degree, applicants whose grade point average is below 5.0 (B) may be admitted as mature students, provided they have four years relevant professional experience since completion of their degree. Submission of a résumé is required to determine eligibility as a mature student. Such recommendations must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Work experience

They must also have a minimum of four years of professional experience, paid or volunteer, in the community development sector.

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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

5714 CAD / year

≈ 5714 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4530 CAD / year

≈ 4530 CAD / year
In-State Applies to you

Applies to you

4530 CAD / year

≈ 4530 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

In-State Applies to you

Living costs

Victoria

Funding

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