Overview

At the Rural and Community Studies program at Brandon University you will learn that we live in an increasingly complex world where changing trade patterns, new political alignments, rapid technological growth, pressure to compete globally in international markets and the rapid depletion of natural resources are accelerating the rate of social change.

Key Facts

Students of the Rural and Community Studies program at Brandon University benefit from the presence of the University’s Rural Development Institute and Tourism Research Centre, located on Campus. Students can also pursue a Minor in Rural and Community Studies.

Possible Careers

Banking
Business
Business Development
Chambers of Commerce
Research
Consulting Firms
Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Governments
Finance
Planning
Regional Health Authorities
Tourism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rural Society
Field Experience
Rural Restructuring
Undergraduate Thesis in Rural & Community Studies
Rural Tourism
Rural Resource Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brandon, Canada

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Natural Resource Management Tourism & Leisure View 78 other Bachelors in Tourism & Leisure 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

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have graduated from high school, send an official final transcript showing graduation. Some countries will have a different document required – please visit the High School Requirements page for specific documents/admission requirements by country.
If you completed the G.E.D. (Grade 12 Equivalency) send the original transcript.
If applicable, English language proficiency test scores must come in a sealed envelope directly from the testing centre, except TOEFL which may also be sent electronically directly through TOEFL (ETS) if preferred.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

1686 CAD / year

≈ 1686 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

456 CAD / year

≈ 456 CAD / year

Living costs

Brandon

Canada

1080 - 1710 CAD / month

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Overview

Key Facts

Possible Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brandon

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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