MA in Social Justice and Community Engagement in Brantford Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University | Brantford Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 21,807
(c. USD15,581.43)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Our program cultivates your capacity to examine and comprehend the fundamental drivers behind today's most pressing social justice and environmental challenges. Blending critical theory, practical methodologies, and personalized community engagement, our Master of Arts (MA) in Social Justice and Community Engagement (SJCE) immerses students in advancing social and environmental justice values both locally and globally.

Through academic study, tailored community involvement, and a culminating research project (MRP), you'll acquire insights that deepen your ability to create meaningful change. You'll gain practical skills to support communities engaged in social justice and environmental initiatives. The program offers a solid foundation in SJCE theories and methodologies while enhancing your research and writing skills through diverse projects. Your community placement serves as a hands-on opportunity to implement social and environmental justice concepts in real-world settings. Placements are carefully matched to align with your interests, requirements (including accommodations), while ensuring mutual benefit for participating organizations.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Students must have the following:

  • A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in humanities, social science, natural science or related interdisciplinary program, and a background in the concepts of social and environmental justice.
  • A minimum B standing or equivalent.

English Proficiency

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):

TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 89, with minimum skill scores of 21 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).

Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 573.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7.

Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 60.

The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment: minimum score of 70.

Tuition CAD 21,807

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