Master of Arts [M.A] (Community Development)
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #301 out of 601 by THE Global Ranking 2025
₹5.3 L/Yr
CA$8,238 /Yr
- 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.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹534481 (CAD 8238) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room And Board | ₹864396 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | ₹864396 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | ₹719584 (CAD 11091) |
| 2021 | ₹560758 (CAD 8643) |
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 (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.
Arts 301 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #9 out of 27 in Canada 2025)
Arts 373 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #14 out of 20 in Canada 2025)
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Advice worker
- Community development worker
- Community education officer
- Education mental health practitioner
- Family support worker
- Probation officer
- Social worker
- Teaching assistant
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria University Future Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 64,880/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 2.3 L/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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