Master of Arts in Community Development (MACD)
The Master of Arts in Community Development (MACD) program will develop your capacity as a leader in civil society and social economy. You'll apply new skills and knowledge to social change and social justice problems. You'll complete your degree by working on a research project focused on community development.
The program is online with summer residencies on campus for the first 3 years. You'll start in May and take courses year-round.
Customize your degree by focusing your electives in your area of interest. Our focus areas range from dispute resolution to Indigenous governance.
Join us to contribute a positive impact on government, nonprofit organizations and communities in British Columbia, Canada and around the world.
Learn about our vision, mission and values.
The program is introducing me to the skills and competencies I need to be successful as a community developer. It is also helping me make connections in Canada in this field, which is very important as a recent permanent resident whose previous career and goals were not in community development.
Admissions
Learn everything you need to know about becoming a UVic grad student, from program details to submitting your application.
- Next entry: May 2026
- Next application deadline: October 31, 2025
Funding
Every year, UVic awards $12 million to help fund graduate students through a combination of:
- UVic fellowships and awards
- teaching assistantships
- research assistantships
Learn more about funding on our frequently asked questions page.
Concurrent MACD & Graduate Certificate in Evaluation
Complete a Graduate Certificate in Evaluation program at the same time as your MACD. You’ll pay a one-time fee and can count evaluation courses as your 2 electives in the MACD program. Please contact paservice1@uvic.ca before applying to the certificate program.
Research strengths
Learn about research being done by our faculty members. Focus areas include:
- decolonization of organizations
- community-based participatory research
- planetary health
- culturally responsive program evaluation
- reproductive justice
- food sovereignty
- gender mainstreaming
- Indigenous resurgence
- public engagement
- environmental justice
- states of emergency
Information sessions
Join us in an upcoming Zoom information session to see if our programs are the right fit for you.