Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice

You have big ideas about what the world’s most pressing issues are, and we believe you should have the flexibility to focus your master’s education where your interests lay. You can choose to base your program on courses, a project, a thesis or a creative expression project.

Discuss environmental, social and legal issues related to water access.
Become an engaged global citizen and problem solver who can tackle problems from multiple perspectives.
Be a leader in the advancement of a just society—locally and globally.
Critique current systems and provide solutions.
Position your organization to adapt to a changing world and shifting social mores.
Gain theoretical and practical knowledge related to human rights and social justice issues that affect your community.

Graduates can use their Master of Arts to qualify for a PhD program, other relevant graduate studies, or go to careers in:

Provincial, national, or international NGOs
Various levels of government
Private sector companies adhering to corporate social responsibility

Completion of a four-year undergraduate baccalaureate degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (for example, sociology, political science, history, anthropology) from an accredited institution.
A minimum GPA of a 3.3 (on a 4.3 scale) in the last 60 credits at the undergraduate level (exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis if the applicant can demonstrate academic or relevant experiential growth since graduation in the fields of human rights or social justice).