BREC

Recreation

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    22,500CAD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    721-730

Program overview

What Memorial University of Newfoundland says about their program:

Recreation is a programme offered at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.

Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Recreation is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.

Students enrolled on Recreation benefit from the wider learning environment at Memorial University of Newfoundland, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree or bachelor’s degree with honours from a recognized university with a minimum of B+ (GPA 3.0/75%) average.
  • Demonstration of English proficiency through completion of an undergraduate degree at a recognized university where the language of instruction is English, or possession of satisfactory English testing scores.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

  • Successful completion of two years of full-time instruction at a high school in Canada.
  • Applicants who have attended a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the language of instruction may meet the requirements listed here

  • Successful completion of Memorial University's Intensive English Program or Intensive English Bridge Program offered at Grenfell Campus.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

to see how attainable this program is.

  • A levels

    CC

  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

    24

All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Additional requirements

Documents

  • A transcript of high school academic records is required
  • Completion of specific courses, including English 1090, Sociology, Psychology, Statistics, Geography, and Biology, is required

Essays and statements

  • A personal statement is encouraged but not explicitly required (optional)

Experience

  • Three mandatory work terms are required for practical experience in the program

How to apply

Scholarships at Memorial University of Newfoundland

  • Global Affairs Canada scholarships at Memorial

    Official page

    Memorial works with Global Affairs Canada scholarship programs, including ELAP and related short-term study or research opportunities for eligible international students.

  • International entrance scholarships

    Official page

    Memorial states that upon admission international students may receive scholarships and awards as funding allows, with eligible students automatically considered.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Memorial University of Newfoundland provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Memorial University of Newfoundland encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    CAD$22,500 per year

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What is the cost of living near Memorial University of Newfoundland?

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,178
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$907
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$188
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$109
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$60· Canada average
Monthly public transport pass$77
Monthly grocery basket$277
Books and study supplies (monthly)$125
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$14
Gym membership$89

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and uarctic.org (University published).

Visa requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

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