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Recreation, Sport and Tourism, BA, University of Alberta

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About Recreation, Sport and Tourism, BA - at University of Alberta

Why take the Recreation, Sport, and Tourism program?

The Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Sport and Tourism (BARST) degree explores the wide world of recreation and leisure, from tourism, to fitness programs, to arts, culture and heritage programs. The BARST degree also gives you the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest: Community Development, Sport and Recreation Management, or Tourism and Natural Environments. No matter what area you specialize in, a BARST degree will prepare you for numerous career opportunities in one of the world's fastest-growing industries.

Why study Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta?

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation gives you access to all the state-of-the-art learning, research, and athletic facilities at the University of Alberta, while offering small class sizes and specialized, interactive programs. With every degree program, you'll also have the opportunity to gain work experience by completing a practicum in your final year.

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Notes about fees for this course

If you are admitted into a new program for Fall 2023 you will receive a tuition guarantee for the total cost of that program. We'd encourage you to check out the cost calculator to review rates for program tuition and an estimate of fees related to living arrangements, health and dental plan, books, supplies and more.

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Entry requirements

Required Courses

One of the following courses

  • English (Literature & Composition)
One of the following subjects
  • Fine Arts
  • Humanities
  • Languages other than English
  • Physical Education
  • Math/Sciences
One of the following courses
  • Mathematics
Two of the following courses
  • Additional Math
  • Computer Science
  • Geometry
  • Physical Geography
  • Science
  • Trigonometry
  • Calculus
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Biology

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Alberta

The University of Alberta offers a wide ranges of scholarships to international students. You will be evaluated for these scholarships when you apply for admission. Your eligibility will be based on your high school admission average at the time of your admission offer. We'll assess you for a match to the following three schoolarship. If you are eligible for an admission-based scholarship we will contact you directly!

  • International Admissions Scholarship-up to $5,000
  • Regional Excellence Scholarship- up to $5,000
  • Gold Standard Scholarship- up to $6,000

You can also apply for our prestigious application based scholarships. Each year we award twenty five, $120K President's International Distinction scholarships. 

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