BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Human Rights and Social Justice in Kamloops Canada | Thompson Rivers University
Thompson Rivers University
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Kamloops Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,854
(c. USD17,102.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
16 months
You aspire to make a difference globally. Transform your undergraduate education into a Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice, empowering you to spearhead initiatives for NGOs, government bodies, and social services—or lay the foundation for doctoral studies.
TRU's Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice offers adaptable completion options through four distinct pathways. Upon graduating, you'll be equipped to create meaningful change—whether by securing your ideal career, helping your organization navigate evolving societal needs, or pursuing advanced academic research.
Gain practical experience addressing human rights and social justice challenges through collaborations with nonprofits, government entities, businesses, academic researchers, healthcare systems, and local communities.
Course on Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
Accelerated program design enables completion within four academic terms.
Cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary curriculum developed and delivered by multidisciplinary teams of specialists from across the Faculty of Arts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
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).
A letter of intent highlighting your experience and enthusiasm related to issues of human rights and/or social justice.
Your CV or resum.
Applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree in an English language university in a country where English is the primary language, should have one of the following:
A minimum TOEFL score of 587 with a TWE of 5.0 or higher (paper-based test), or minimum score of 94 with no section below 20 (IBT), or
A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 (with no band below 6.5), or
Completion of TRU ENGL 1100 or 1101 and CMNS 1290 or 1291 with a minimum B.
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).
A letter of intent highlighting your experience and enthusiasm related to issues of human rights and/or social justice.
Your CV or resum.
Applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree in an English language university in a country where English is the primary language, should have one of the following:
A minimum TOEFL score of 587 with a TWE of 5.0 or higher (paper-based test), or minimum score of 94 with no section below 20 (IBT), or
A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 (with no band below 6.5), or
Completion of TRU ENGL 1100 or 1101 and CMNS 1290 or 1291 with a minimum B.
Tuition
CAD
23,854