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Bachelor of Arts - Recreation and Leisure Studies at University of Waterloo: Tuition: $42,520.00 CAD/year (Scholarship Available)

Bachelor of Arts - Recreation and Leisure Studies at University of Waterloo: Tuition: $42,520.00 CAD/year (Scholarship Available)

Students will have the opportunity to discover how to enhance quality of life by improving physical, social, and mental health. In Recreation and Leisure Studies, they'll learn how well-designed recreation programs can foster inclusivity and strengthen the cultural fabric of a community. Students will learn how to plan, manage, and deliver programs for all kinds of people — and thanks to field trips and practicums, that learning goes way beyond the classroom. With 15 elective courses students can choose, they can easily combine their interests in Recreation with other areas of study or even do a double major degree.

In North America's top-rated leisure department for research into leisure, students can apply their learning to the work experience they can get through the co-op stream. When they graduate, students will be ready to develop programs and services that help people maximize their quality of life. Around the world, people spend billions of dollars on recreation, travel, and other leisure activities, making this one of the world's largest industries. Students have have the choice of four majors within the program, starting right in first year. They'll apply to Recreation and Leisure Studies and either keep that as the chosen major or choose from three others. 

  • Recreation and Leisure Studies
  • Recreation and Sport Business
  • Therapeutic Recreation
  • Tourism Development

Admission Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
  • Min GPA: 85.0% 
  • English Proficiency Requirements:
    For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
    • Min TOEFL iBT: 90 (Min Speaking: 25.0, Min Writing: 25.0)
    • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.5, Min Writing: 6.5)
    • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 120
    • Min PTE overall: 63 (Min Speaking: 65, Min Writing: 65)
    For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:
    • Min TOEFL iBT: 64
    • Min IELTS overall: 5.5 (Min Writing: 5)
    • Min PTE overall: 46

Other fees:

  • Books and Supplies Fees: $2,100 per year
  • UHIP Fees: $504 per year
  • Health and Dental Fees: $388 per year
  • WUSA Incidental Fees: $350 per year
  • Orientation Fees: $117 (one time)
* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice
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