Honours Specialization in Social Justice and Peace Studies at King's University College at Western University

Programme overview

King's Social Justice and Peace Studies program empowers you to become a thoughtful, compassionate leader who is ready to build a more sustainable, equitable, and just future for all. If you are passionate about creating meaningful change, this program will challenge and inspire you to understand the complex forces that shape our world – and equip you to make a difference.

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

What you will study

Sample courses include SJPS 1025F/G Introduction to Social Justice and Peace Studies; SJPS 2302F/G Building Peace in a World of Conflict; SJPS 2304F/G Social Network of Power and Privilege.

Career pathways

Potential career paths include Human rights advocate, Policy analyst, Social worker, Educator, Community organizer, Non-profit sector professional, Outreach worker, Lawyer or mediator.

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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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