Master of Arts - Human Rights and Social Justice
- 1,5 years
- Duration
- 30,290 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Kamloops / Canada
- Location
- Thompson River University
- School
Program description
What are the benefits of pursuing a Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice at TRU?
Work on human rights and social justice problems with non-profit groups, all levels of government, the business sector, university research faculty, health authorities, and the larger community.
Innovative, interdisciplinary classes designed and taught by teams of experts from across the Faulty of Arts.
TRU's Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice offers four distinct paths for completing your degree. After graduation, you'll be ready to make an impact, whether it's by getting your dream job, repositioning your current organisation to adjust to a changing world, or pursuing additional PhD studies.
You have big ideas about what the world’s most pressing issues are, and we believe you should have the flexibility to focus your master’s education where your interests lay. You can choose to base your program on courses, a project, a thesis or a creative expression project.
- Discuss environmental, social and legal issues related to water access.
- Become an engaged global citizen and problem solver who can tackle problems from multiple perspectives.
- Be a leader in the advancement of a just society—locally and globally.
- Critique current systems and provide solutions.
- Position your organization to adapt to a changing world and shifting social mores.
- Gain theoretical and practical knowledge related to human rights and social justice issues that affect your community.
Program structure
Core Courses (Semesters 1–2)
- Foundations of Human Rights and Social Justice
- Indigenous Ways of Knowing: Resurgence of Land Based Pedagogies and Practices
- Problem Solving in the Field: Study Techniques and Methods
Experiential Course (typically Semester 3)
- Human Rights and Social Justice Field Experience
Completion Options (beginning Semester 2, until graduation)
- Master of Arts Thesis
- Master of Arts Creative Research Project
- Master of Arts Research Project
- Master of Arts e-Portfolio
Price
- Tuition — 30,290 CAD (per program)
- Application Fees — 100 CAD (one time, non-refundable)
- General Fees — 553 CAD (per semester for 12 credits)
- Health Fees — 75 CAD (per month)
- TRUSU Extended Heath & Dental Plan — 248 CAD (per year)
Requirements for applicants
- 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 resumé.
In addition to the above requirements, it highly recommended that you:
- Specify in your statement of intent your completion pathway preference (although there is time to change before the beginning of the second semester).
An admission committee will review each application. The committee is keen to engage with students who demonstrate dedication and enthusiasm related to issues of human rights and social justice, and who demonstrate a desire to interact with faculty members, other students, and organizations or groups that work in fields of human rights and social justice. The admission committee may interview applicants, via telephone or other methods, as part of the admission process.
English language proficiency
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.
About the university
The success of our students is our top goal here at Thompson Rivers University. Our varied community, personalized student services, opportunities for real-world application, and adaptable curriculum give each student the tools they need to succeed.
TRU has approximately 140 on-campus programs and over 60 Open Learning programs, ranging from traditional academics to trades, certifications to graduate degrees. Co-op work terms, undergraduate research, field schools and practicums, service learning, and other programs give our students the chance to put their knowledge into practice under the supervision of approachable faculty mentors. Our open, adaptable classroom encourages exploration, production, and discovery. Our students do, too.
Our Mission
TRU is a comprehensive, learner-centered, sustainable university that provides high-quality, adaptable education, training, research, and scholarship to its local, national, and worldwide student body and the communities it serves.
Our Campuses
Located in the southern interior of British Columbia, TRU's Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses lie in the traditional territory of the Secwepemc peoples.
