Overview
Key Features
Social Justice and Equity Studies at Brock University trains students in critical analysis of social justice and equity issues as related to processes and struggles associated with age, ability, gender, sexuality, racism, speciesism, the environment, class and other patterns of inequality. Training in both theory and research methods links processes operating at and across a range of geographical scales, from the local to the global. Students will be equipped to pursue doctoral studies and to offer their expertise as policy makers or policy consultants to social advocacy and social movement organizations as well as a wider public.
Social justice studies is a growing field of study in Canadian universities. It is transdisciplinary, diverse and pluralistic in its theoretical traditions, substantive problematics, methods, and approaches. Students engage with faculty affiliates in critically analyzing processes and struggles associated with age, ability, gender sexuality, racism, speciesism, the environment, class and other patterns of inequality.
Career outcomes
- Government Agencies
- Non-profit Social Services Organizations
- Research Think Tanks
- Unions
- Universities
- Media Organizations
- Community Work
- Social Activism
- Consulting
- Public Policy Analysis
- Further Graduate Studies
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theorizing Social Justice and Equity Studies
- Research Methods in Social Justice and Equity Studies
- Bodies, Ableism and Disability Justice
- Racial Capitalism: Emergences and Debates
- Domination and Resistance
- Indigenous Resurgence and Decolonization
- Social Justice and the City
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- St. Catharines, Canada
Disciplines
Political Science Social Policy View 44 other Masters in Political Science in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Successful completion of a four year bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline, with a minimum average of 75%. The program welcomes students from a variety of academic backgrounds.
- You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:
- Two letters of reference – submitted electronically only.
- A statement of interest outlining your research background, general interests in social justice and equity, specific research interests, and interest in completing the MA in SJES at Brock University.
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
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Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5450 CAD / year≈ 5450 CAD / year
Additional Details
- 2,725.41
- 6,725.34
Living costs
St. Catharines
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Scholarships Information
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