Master of Arts [M.A] (Child and Youth Care)
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #365 out of 553 by Collegedunia Study Abroad Global Ranking 2026
$5,931 /Yr
CA$8,238 /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.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $5931 (CAD 8238) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room And Board | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $5702 (CAD 7920) |
| 2021 | $4447 (CAD 6177) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens For 2025 Intake | Sep 1, 2024 |
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.


Arts 192 out of 385 in Global Ranking
( #15 out of 27 in Canada 2026)
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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
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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 | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 720/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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