Overview

Key features

No environment affects us as profoundly as that of the family. This Family Science major at the University of Alberta includes the scientific study of families and close interpersonal relationships, and how they are influenced by their broader social, political and economic contexts.

Students will examine topics and learn skills in areas such as parent-child relationships, family relations, community diversity, community development, sexuality, aging, and more. Graduates will understand how to develop and evaluate social programs and policies to enhance family well-being.

Potential Careers:

Child & Youth Worker
Life Skills Coach
Community Services Manager
Education Counsellor
International Aid Worker
Career Development Professional
Child and Youth Care Worker

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Life, Leisure, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Social Methodology

Socialization

Sociology of Aging

Sociology of Death and Dying

Feminist Research and Methodologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science View 13 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is competitive; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

You must meet the minimum requirements in all subjects, even after receiving an admission offer, in order to remain admissible. (See your admission offer letter for more details.)

Tuition Fee

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International

33968 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33968 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

7012 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7012 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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