Honours Specialization in Childhood and Youth Studies at King's University College at Western University

Programme overview

This program focuses on often-overlooked child competencies and explores the changing status of childhood and youth in Canada and internationally. You'll take a critical view of the social institutions around childhood, such as the home, schools, community programs, and the legal system.

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

What you will study

Sample courses include CYS 2212F/G Childhood, Youth and the Law; CYS 2214F/G Introduction to Advocacy; CYS 3320F/G Child Protection, Participation and Criminal Law.

Career pathways

Potential career paths include Primary/Junior Teaching, Intermediate/Secondary Teaching, Early Childhood Education, Family Law, Family Mediation and Counseling, Child Protection Services, Youth Justice, Recreational Services.

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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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