NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Law and Society in Wolfville Canada | Acadia University
Acadia University
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Wolfville Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,832
(c. USD16,387.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Law and Society program takes an interdisciplinary approach, exploring legal theories, practices, and their societal impacts through diverse research methodologies and analytical frameworks. This program cultivates critical thinking about legal systems in Canada and globally, while examining law's intersections with key political, economic, environmental, and social challenges. For students desiring a vibrant, multidisciplinary legal education, this program offers an excellent fit.
At Acadia's Law and Society program, students will:
develop expertise in recognizing and evaluating legal and justice principles
acquire advanced legal research capabilities
master critical analysis of Canadian legal procedures
understand how legal frameworks interact with evolving social factors
build problem-solving skills for legal challenges
enhance analytical and innovative thinking abilities
refine professional communication techniques
Acadia fosters an intimate learning environment where students actively participate in small classes. Our faculty integrate their research and perspectives into instruction while encouraging student engagement throughout the learning process.
This academic path delivers a comprehensive liberal arts education spanning humanities (English, Theatre, History, Philosophy), social sciences (Political Science, Sociology, Psychology), and professional studies (Business Administration). Students will refine their research, analytical, and communication competencies, equipping them to meaningfully contribute to Canadian society. The program prepares graduates for diverse career paths across multiple sectors.
Acadia provides tailored educational experiences. Within Law and Society, students can pursue specialized interests through various degree options: a standalone major, combined double major, minor concentration, or an honours track designed for those considering graduate studies in law, medicine, education, or related fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission from High School
When planning their secondary school programs, students should note that a number of courses taken in the first university year have secondary school prerequisites. Generally, students continuing university work in subjects available in secondary school are advised to have senior year secondary school standing in those subjects.
Only academic (university preparatory) high school courses are acceptable for admission. The University reserves the right to exclude inappropriate courses from among those presented.
All students must present a penultimate (NS Grade 11 or equivalent) high school year course in mathematics
Required courses:
- English 12
- Four additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced course
Admission from the International Baccalaureate Program
Students will be considered for admission using the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 24. Students admitted to Acadia University with a score of 30 or higher on the IB Diploma will receive 30 credit hours (30h) of university credit.
Students who have completed IB courses but do not possess the diploma will be considered based on their coursework. Acadia gives individual credit for IB courses completed at the higher level with grades of 5, 6, or 7.
English Language Proficiency
TOEFL score is 80 (PBT 550) with a minimum score of 90 (PBT 580) with no subtest score below 20. Overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no subtest score below 6.0), a CAEL score of 70 (with no subtest score below 60), a PTE Academic score of 61 (no subtest score below 60), Cambridge English: Advanced with a total of 176 (no subtest score below 169), and MELAB with an overall score of 80.
Tuition
CAD
22,832