Major in Human Rights Studies at King's University College at Western University

Programme overview

Human rights are predicated upon the belief that every human being deserves to be treated with equal dignity, and that every person has inherent value. But how do we move towards these goals? In this collaborative, interdisciplinary degree program, you will investigate how we fulfill these ideals, but also how we failed to do so in different times and places.

Faculty: Social Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include HRS 1000F/G Discovering Human Rights; HRS 2800E Introduction to Human Rights; HRS 2900F/G Rights in Canada.

Career pathways

Potential career paths include Law, Education, Government and public service, Journalism, Policy, Law enforcement, Business, Academia.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,171 a year (2026). Ontario residents, all programs except BMOS; same tuition for Year 1 and Years 2-4. Full-time tuition for 4.0 credits or more, 2026-2027 fee schedule, tuition column only; excludes UWO and King's activity fees, health/dental plan, bus pass, orientation, s Source

International applicants: CAD 47,493 a year (2026). International, all programs except BMOS; tuition for Years 1-3 (Year 4 is 46,597). Full-time tuition for 4.0 credits or more, 2026-2027 fee schedule, tuition column only; excludes UWO and King's activity fees, health/dental plan, bus pass, orientation, st Source

Bachelor of Social Work: September admission, Year 3 entry.

Apply through OUAC (King's is listed under Western University). OUAC applications open September 18; the deadline for equal consideration for students studying in Ontario is January 15. Scholarship applications are due April 30. Ontario high school students accept by June 1; other applicants accept by May 1 unless the offer letter says otherwise.

Bachelor of Social Work (Year 3 entry): applications open December 1 and close March 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.kings.uwo.ca/admissions-finance/how-to-apply/

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