21 Master's degrees in Social Policy in Canada

Human Rights and Social Justice
Throughout the Human Rights and Social Justice course from Thompson Rivers University you'll find out how you can make a difference in the world, with an interdisciplinary teaching approach and flexible learning pathways.
Social Justice - Gender and Women's Studies
The Social Justice - Gender and Women's Studies programme at Lakehead University is an interdisciplinary Master of Arts degree. This full-time course, based at the Thunder Bay or Orillia campuses, explores human rights and equality. Students can choose from various completion routes, including a practicum or research project.
English - Social Justice Studies
The English - Social Justice Studies programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Arts degree offered full-time at the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses. This interdisciplinary course combines literary analysis with social justice frameworks, providing students with advanced research skills over a two-year duration.
Community Engagement, Social Change, Equity
The Community Engagement, Social Change, Equity M.A. at the University of British Columbia is a 24-month, full-time programme. This public study mode degree focuses on collaborative research and social justice, equipping students with advanced skills in participatory methodologies to address complex societal challenges.
Sociology - Social Justice Studies
The Sociology - Social Justice Studies programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Arts degree delivered full-time at the Thunder Bay campus. Students can choose between course-based or thesis routes, completing the curriculum within two years. This degree focuses on critical social issues and community activism.
Gender and Social Justice Studies
The Gender and Social Justice Studies programme at the University of Alberta offers an advanced academic exploration of equity and identity. This postgraduate degree provides a comprehensive curriculum delivered through a public study mode, focusing on the complex intersections of gender, sexuality, and social policy.
Social Justice Education
The Social Justice Education programme at the University of Toronto is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. This interdisciplinary curriculum explores the ethical and political contexts of education. Students engage with diverse social science traditions to address equity and justice in modern society.
Criminology and Social Justice
The Criminology and Social Justice programme at Toronto Metropolitan University is a full-time M.Sc. level course delivered in a public study mode. Over three semesters, students engage in critical analyses of legal structures and inequality, gaining the professional foundations needed to improve access to justice.
Social Justice
The Social Justice programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Arts degree offered in full-time mode at the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses. This interdisciplinary course focuses on human rights and equality, providing students with the essential tools to advocate for a more equitable and inclusive global society.
Health - Science, Technology and Policy
The Health - Science, Technology and Policy M.Sc. at Carleton University is a 20-month, full-time programme designed for interdisciplinary health leadership. This public study mode course focuses on collaborative research and professional skill acquisition to address complex health challenges through a cohort-based model.
Social Justice and Equity Studies
Social Justice and Equity Studies at Brock University is an innovative transdisciplinary graduate program that responds to the increasing need for individuals to be trained in the expanding field of social justice and equity scholarship and activism.
Educational Leadership and Policy
The Educational Leadership and Policy programme at the University of Toronto is a comprehensive Master's degree designed for aspiring leaders. This public study mode course lasts between four and six sessions, focusing on educational reform and social diversity to prepare students for impactful roles in global schooling.
Social and Legal Studies
Waterloo’s Sociology Department provides a supportive, friendly, and intellectually vibrant environment in which to learn and to cultivate a sociological analysis of the most pressing issues confronting societies today. We offer a master degree in Social and Legal Studies at University of Waterloo.
Human Rights and Social Justice
Human Rights and Social Justice at Carleton University emphasizes social justice frameworks born out of anti-colonial, decolonial, anti-racist, transnational, and community-based knowledge processes and practices in the context of graduate studies.
Social Justice and Community Engagement
Want to change the world? The Social Justice and Community Engagement programme at Wilfrid Laurier University fosters your ability to investigate and understand the root causes of the most pertinent social justice and environmental issues of our times.
Social and Ecological Sustainability
We offer a master degree in Social and Ecological Sustainability at University of Waterloo. Environmental challenges can seem overwhelming. We’re constantly bombarded with news and information about air and water pollution, climate change, habitat and species loss, food shortages and other problems that threaten humanity.
Health Policy, Management and Evaluation
The Health Policy, Management and Evaluation M.Sc. at the University of Toronto is a comprehensive master programme delivered in a public study mode. This advanced course focuses on developing future health leaders through rigorous research training and specialised concentrations, typically completed over a two-year duration.
Social Justice Education
The Social Justice Education programme at the University of Toronto is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. This interdisciplinary curriculum explores the ethical and political contexts of education. Students engage with diverse social science traditions to address equity and justice in various settings.
Gender and Social Justice
The MA in Gender and Social Justice from McMaster University provides students with the critical thinking and communication skills, knowledge base, and experiential learning opportunities to prepare them for careers in a wide range of fields (education, law, journalism, non-profit community work, public policy, and social work).
Education for Change - Social Justice Education (SJE)
The Education for Change - Social Justice Education (SJE) at Lakehead University is a Master of Education degree focusing on equity and social reform. This flexible programme offers full-time, part-time, and online study modes over two to four years, allowing students to explore diverse pedagogical approaches to justice.