Thunder Bay,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Social Justice Studies (Course) in Toronto Canada | Lakehead University
Lakehead University
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,000
(c. USD16,801.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The MA in Social Justice Studies offers a cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary curriculum. Students can opt for a 4 FCE course-based path or, pending approval from the Social Justice Studies Committee, substitute their final 1 FCE with a practicum, creative endeavor, or research initiative. This program equips graduates to actively promote, investigate, and champion a fairer society that upholds equity, unity, fundamental rights, and universal human dignity.
Three distinct pathways are available: a standard MA in Social Justice Studies, a Social Justice Studies Specialization, and an MA combining Social Justice Studies with a Gender and Women's Studies Specialization. MA candidates can select between coursework, research projects, creative projects, or practicum options.
The program commences with two foundational half-credit courses: social justice theory and research methodologies. Coursework-focused students then select six additional half-credit electives from the approved offerings. Those pursuing research, creative, or practicum tracks take four electives before undertaking their culminating experience. Research candidates develop a 40-50 page study, creative students produce both an artistic work and a 20-page reflective statement, while practicum participants complete 200 hours with an accredited social justice organization accompanied by a 20-page analytical report.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent.
An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing. A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet the admission standards. Courses taken as part of a Qualifying Year can not be used as credit towards a graduate degree.
Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree.
IELTS - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0).
TOEFL - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19).Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT): 213 (no component score less than 17. Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present: 550 (no component score less than 50.The revised pBT is not accepted as Speaking is no longer a category.
DuoLingo English Test - Minimum Score 110
Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score 85
An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing. A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet the admission standards. Courses taken as part of a Qualifying Year can not be used as credit towards a graduate degree.
Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree.
IELTS - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0).
TOEFL - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19).Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT): 213 (no component score less than 17. Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present: 550 (no component score less than 50.The revised pBT is not accepted as Speaking is no longer a category.
DuoLingo English Test - Minimum Score 110
Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score 85
Tuition
CAD
23,000