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Bachelor of Diversity and Social Justice Studies

University of Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Interdisciplinary major on identities, Power and social change.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core principles of Diversity and Social Justice Studies
Solve subject-relevant problems
and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Major needs 42 credit hours (14 courses)
1130 Or 1140).

Career outcomes

Law
Administration
Non-profit and NGO work
Social work
Education
Health professions
Academia
Government service
Business
Counselling
Journalism

Curriculum

Major needs 42 credit hours (14 courses)
With at least two courses from each of three clusters. Required: one first-year course (DSJS 1120
1130 Or 1140) and one fourth-year course on social justice theory or social change.

Entry requirements

Academic

Grade 12 university-preparatory average of at least 70% (12 years of schooling for international applicants)
Professional programmes (Nursing
Education
Radiography
Engineering) have their own requirements.

Accepted academic background

Grade 12 university-preparatory (or equivalent: 12 years of elementary and secondary education with high school diploma, Senior Secondary Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate or other matriculation), Country-specific requirements and course equivalents apply.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.5
TOEFL PBT 550
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 176
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines ( international deadlines are set yearly
Email inte@upei. Ca. Apply online at and pay the application fee (50 CAD). Send official transcripts via MyCreds
My eQuals or Digitary
or to registrar@upei. Ca. Add any programme supplements listed in your portal. After approval
Pay the 3
000 CAD deposit to receive the full letter of admission. Apply to IRCC for a study permit with the letter.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,655 CAD
Application fee	$50 CAD
Deposit	$3,700 CAD

Program details

Campus	Charlottetown
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	141
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.