AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Social Justice and Community Studies in Halifax Canada | Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,470
(c. USD16,055.15)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Social Justice & Community Studies Major, Honours, and Minor Programs equip students with interdisciplinary insights for addressing complex societal challenges, organizational leadership, and public discourse, opening doors to diverse career paths.
At Saint Mary's University, the Social Justice & Community Studies curriculum provides comprehensive interdisciplinary education that cultivates social awareness. This is achieved through examining critical topics like gender and sexuality, Indigenous-settler dynamics, colonial legacies, immigration policies, urban development, and social movement theories.
The program aims to strengthen connections among Indigenous communities, African Nova Scotians, immigrant populations, and long-established residents. Through collaborative initiatives, SJCS at Saint Mary's bridges academic study with real-world application, fostering justice-oriented partnerships between the university, local communities, and urban environments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students are required to have completed the equivalent of grade 12 level university preparatory English and 4 other university preparatory courses. The overall average should be equivalent to at least 70 percent with no individual grade below 60 percent.
Students may be admitted if they have completed the IB Diploma with a total score of 24 points and a minimum grade of 3 in required courses.
IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 with no individual score below 60.
IELTS Online Indicator Test minimum score of 6.5 with no individual score below 60.
Cambridge B2 First C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency minimum score of 176 with no individual score below 169.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80 overall with no score below 20.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition minimum score of 80 overall with no score below 20.
CAEL minimum score of 60 with no individual score below 50.
Pearson PTE score of 58 or better.
Completion of university preparatory English at a Languages Canada accredited school recognized by Saint Marys.
Tuition
CAD
22,470