Overview

Use different perspectives to explore relationships, communication, parenting skills, how media affects our understanding of gender/sex/relationships, the impact of culture on sexual values, and more, all from a social justice perspective.

Key Features

Meanwhile, the Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies program from University of Waterloo itself has a real family vibe. You’ll enjoy small classes and a tight-knit community at St. Jerome’s University, one of Waterloo's on-campus University Colleges.

With your degree, you can choose from a slew of high-impact career paths, including teaching, counselling, social services, community engagement, and more. And you can always explore them early through the co-op stream.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Parents, Children, and Family Relations

Dynamics of Dating

Sexuality and Popular Culture

Sexual and Relational Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Gender & Sexuality Studies View 16 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts – current school - Upload using QUEST

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English language test results (if applicable) - To be sent directly from testing centre

Admission Information Form - Complete and submit using QUEST

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

58000 CAD / year

≈ 58000 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9000 CAD / year

≈ 9000 CAD / year

Additional Details

Domestic (Out of province students): $9,000

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

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

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Waterloo

Funding

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