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Bachelor of Arts, Labour Studies Major at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

Labour studies is an interdisciplinary program that assesses the place of labour and working people in society.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: As little as 4 years of full-time study  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Learn the dynamics of work, industry, and labour relations with our specialized courses in Labour Studies. Courses draw on history, sociology, political economy, women's studies, industrial relations, and other fields.

Career pathways

With our online degree in Labour Studies, you'll be well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace. Whether you aspire to be a trade union leader, a policy advocate, or a researcher focusing on labour issues, this degree offers you the academic and practical insights needed to make meaningful contributions in various professional settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for the 4-year program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs. Applications go through the online Undergraduate General Application, with part of the process completed in ApplyAlberta; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

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