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Bachelor of Arts in Rural and Community Studies at Brandon University

Brandon University, Canada

Programme overview

The Rural and Community Studies Program lets students design an individually tailored degree that combines rural and community studies courses with traditional disciplines such as Sociology and Geography. It builds understanding of the social, economic and environmental issues facing rural regions.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Rural Development  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

Core courses in Rural Development combine with courses from Business Administration, Economics, Geography, Native Studies, Political Science and Sociology. Students may major in rural development with a minor in a traditional discipline, and gain research experience through the Rural Development Institute.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Brandon University undergraduate admission: Manitoba high school graduation with no M, I or E designated courses (or a recognized GED); applicants from other provinces need a minimum 60% average on the prescribed university-preparatory Grade 12 subjects including English (Ontario: six Grade 12 U/M courses including English). International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 24 points is accepted. English proficiency for applicants without an English-language education: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or Duolingo 120 overall. Students must consult the programme Co-ordinator to plan their studies before entering.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term starts 9 September 2026 and Winter term starts 5 January 2027; applicants who miss the Fall/September deadline are automatically considered for the Winter/January term.

The online application opens annually on October 1 for the next academic year; the application and document deadlines are the same date. Application fee: $70 CAD (domestic), $140 CAD (international); the domestic fee is $80 CAD starting October 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.brandonu.ca/future-students/apply/

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