Turn your passion for recreation and leisure into a research or teaching career. The PhD in Recreation and Leisure Studies program will provide you with the training you need to be a scholar, researcher, or a policy analyst across the public and private sectors, while contributing to the growing body of knowledge in the field. Develop your ability to conduct high-quality independent research. Analyze and evaluate programs, policies, and organizational structures that aim to improve quality of life, and apply and disseminate this knowledge to practitioners, policy makers and managers. Meaningfully contribute to knowledge in areas such as sport, therapeutic recreation, tourism and events through completion of a doctoral thesis, while having the opportunity for teaching and research assistantships. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
A Master of Arts (MA) degree, (or its equivalent) in Recreation and Leisure Studies or related field, with a minimum 75% average in master's level coursework is required. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts, a writing sample, and program-specific questions are required. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.