Family Relations and Human Development

Each student works closely with an advisory committee to select courses that not only provide for interdisciplinary breadth but also address the student's specific research and professional goals.

Features

• Building on core theory and methodology courses, students choose from professional and applied courses such as social policy, evidence based practice, assessment, and program evaluation.

Careers in Research

The primary goal of the graduate programs in Family Relations and Human Development for those students who wish to pursue a career in research and scholarship is to develop skills in generating and evaluating new knowledge through research. Students graduating from the MSc program with this interest would generally seek to continue their studies at the doctoral level or seek employment that would involve the application and evaluation of research in applied settings. Doctoral graduates would likely seek employment with academic or research settings.

Professional Careers

Those students who are primarily interested in a professional career in the delivery of program and services to children and their families will find a range of courses that complement their research training. The program provides a solid knowledge base for the development, operation and evaluation of programs for children and adolescents. While some graduates with these interests may elect to proceed to the doctoral program, others will seek employment in a direct service or supervisory capacity in government or in an agency in the community. Some will be employed as educators in community colleges. Doctoral graduates may seek employment in the private sector and with public agencies as policy advisors, researchers and educators.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• The program is also designed to meet the needs of students interested in Adult Development and Family Relations.
• Students may focus on the individual, interpersonal and broader social contexts that influence adult development from young adulthood through mid-life and old age. Students will develop an understanding of adulthood from various biological, sociological and psychological perspectives with a particular emphasis on development within a family context.
• The family roles and relations research area is concerned with the dynamic, developmental and structural aspects of family experience. Students may focus on issues ranging from family identity to social policies affecting families. Students choosing this specialization could consider careers in the following areas: family life education, consultant work in family policy, social service intervention work, or advanced study at the Doctoral level.

Admission requirements

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
• TOEFL iBT: 89
• PTE Academic: 60
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• For PhD, master's degree with a research-based thesis
• We welcome students with diverse backgrounds such as psychology, sociology and other social sciences, healthcare, applied health, health promotion, human development, cultural and Indigenous studies, sexuality and gender studies, education and developmental sciences

Tuition Fees

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

• International (Non-residents): 15,635 AUD / year (≈ 15,512 CAD / year)
• Domestic (Citizens or residents): 6,311 AUD / year (≈ 6,261 CAD / year)

Living costs

Guelph, Canada

1,166-1,818 AUD / month

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