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Master of Social Justice

Lakehead University

  • Orillia, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Lakehead University campus

About the program

Interdisciplinary master's preparing students to research and advocate for social justice.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Social Justice. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Legal Assistant
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Court Services Officer
  • Policy Analyst
  • Justice Program Coordinator

Curriculum

  • Four full-course-equivalent degree with core courses in social justice theory and social justice research methods plus electives. Students choose a course
  • Research project
  • Creative project or practicum stream.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least B (second class) standing in the last 20 half courses; The academic unit must recommend admission; Programme-specific degree and documents apply.

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised institution with at least second class standing (B) in the last 20 half courses; Academic unit must recommend admission; Qualifying Year possible

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Undergraduate transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Social Justice. Prepare degree certificates
  2. Academic transcripts
  3. Language evidence
  4. required supporting documents. Complete the application to Lakehead University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
  5. Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$47,460, $35,679 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusOrillia
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Graduate Studies
DepartmentSocial Justice Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteLakehead offers international entrance scholarships and other awards for eligible students. Values and renewal conditions depend on the award and academic results.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    79 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.