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Master of Social Justice and Community Engagement

Wilfrid Laurier University

  • Brantford, Canada
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

In-person Brantford master's applying community-based learning and a 120-hour placement to social and environmental justice.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

Career outcomes

  • Advocacy
  • Policy
  • Social and environmental justice organizations
  • Government and non-governmental organizations

Curriculum

  • Three routes: coursework only (default)
  • coursework plus a major research project
  • or coursework plus a creative major research project. All include a 120-hour community placement and applied research skills.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the same or a related field
  • usually with a B to B+ average in the last two years; some programmes ask for work experience
  • GMAT/GRE
  • a portfolio
  • audition or interview as stated on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the same or a related field, MSW and MBA also look for relevant work experience

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 83 (20 per skill
  • TOEFL PBT 4.5 overall and 4.0 per band from January 2026)
  • PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 560

Documents you’ll need

  • OUAC Application Summary
  • Postsecondary Transcripts
  • Confidential References
  • English Proficiency Evidence if Applicable
  • Program-Specific Statement of Intent or Resume if Required

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for requirements and the deadline (international deadlines are usually March 30). Apply online through OUAC and pay the non-refundable application fee
  2. 130 CAD standard and 105-230 CAD by programme. Upload the documents in the programme checklist to the application portal. Accept the offer and pay the 2
  3. 000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks (credited to first-term tuition). Apply for the study permit. Graduate students need no provincial attestation letter from 2026-01-01.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,288 CAD
Application fee$130 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusBrantford
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Liberal Arts
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stayUp to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • Tuition is $25,288 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,000 CAD.