Master of Arts [M.A] (Child and Youth Care)
Field of Study:
CA$7,920/Yr
- MA in Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria is offered as a 3-years program by the School of Child and Youth Care.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- The program has an applied focus, preparing professional practitioners in the child and youth care field for leadership in advanced practice, training, research, and service support roles.
- This academic program draws from a variety of disciplines and approaches including but not limited to child and youth care, social pedagogy, education, psychology, health, criminology, Indigenous studies, anthropology, women’s studies, political theory, and sociology.
- In this program, students will develop an understanding of issues related to children and youth. Their learning will be informed by multi-disciplinary theory and practice-based instruction.
- The program of study consists of a total of 18 units.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Document Submission Deadline | |
Application Deadline For September Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$7920 (CAD 7920) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room And Board | CA$13323 (CAD 13323) |
Other Fees | CA$1254 (CAD 1254) |
Total Cost | CA$14577 (CAD 14577) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | CA$6177 (CAD 6177) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Care or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A grade point average of 5.0/9.0 (B or equivalent) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete a Bachelor’s (4 years) degree in Child and Youth Care or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Child and youth practitioner
- School-based practitioner
- Youth outreach practitioner
- Family support practitioner
- Recreation leader
- Pediatric health care practitioner
- Mental health practitioner
- Child and youth counselor
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Victoria University Future Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Global Grants | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per studentCA$ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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