Career opportunities

All work and no play...

With a Master of Arts in Leisure Studies, you'll be ready for one of many career options in the leisure sector, including sports, recreation programing, culture, and tourism. Your knowledge of the impact of leisure activities on the health and well-being of communities and individuals, combined with your research skills, you could

  • analyze the effectiveness of leisure programs
  • develop policy around leisure and social programing
  • be involved in marketing campaigns related to leisure activities
  • manage sports and fitness centres

Careers in leisure

  • public policy advisor for national or provincial governments
  • sports policy maker
  • park manager
  • researcher in the public or private sector
  • leisure education
  • marketing manager for tourism