Master of Arts [M.A] (Community Development)

University of Victoria

Master of Arts [M.A] (Community Development)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification English
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Total Credits 17 Units
  • Admission intake September/ January
  • Minimum GPA 5
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
INR 7,827 INR 641,052

Program Description

  • MA in Community Development at the University of Victoria is offered as a 2-years program by the School of Public Administration. 
  • The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
  • The Master of Arts in Community Development will build and develop students’ capacity to become successful leaders in the civil society and social economy, whether they work or volunteer in the non-profit sector either locally or internationally.
  • Throughout the program, students will apply new skills and knowledge to an ongoing research project for a client in the field of community development.
  • The program's unique focus on the application of learning outcomes means that students 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.
  • The MA program consists of a minimum of 17 units.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students must have an undergraduate degree in Community Development 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.
  • 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 )
Indian Student Eligibility:
  • Students must complete a Bachelor’s (4 years) degree in Community Development 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.

Extra Notes

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 (750-1000 word statement).
  • 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.