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MA Social Justice Studies at Lakehead University

Lakehead University, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Social Justice Studies at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay and Orillia) is an interdisciplinary, course-based program preparing students to work, research and advocate toward a more socially just society. It offers coursework, research project, creative project and practicum streams, and a Gender and Women's Studies specialization.

Intake: Fall (September) 2027; application opens October 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students begin with a half-credit course in social justice theory and one in research methods. Coursework students add six half-credit courses; project students add four half-credit courses and a 40-50 page research project, a creative project with an approximately 20-page statement, or a 200-hour practicum with a 20-page report.

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Entry requirements

Faculty of Graduate Studies (Master's): a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent; the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma are not recognized for graduate admission; meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission and the academic unit must recommend admission. Applicants submit a one-page statement of interest outlining interest in the program and potential research; the Gender and Women's Studies specialization requires its collaborative application form. Language: applicants whose first language is not English show proficiency with IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 80 (no component below 19), PTE Academic 58 (no component below 50), Duolingo 120 or an English-taught undergraduate degree.

Requirements published at program group level.

Main intake: September (Fall). January (Winter) intake for select programs including Biology, Chemistry, Master in Education, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Forestry, Geology, Physics and Sociology; May (Spring) intake for select programs including Biology, Chemistry, Education, Forestry (thesis-based) and Geology.

Lakehead has three intake periods: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (May/July).

Applications are received continually; recommended complete package dates: February 1 for a Fall start, September 16 for a Winter start and January 15 for a Spring start. The non-refundable application fee is $125 CAD, paid through the online Graduate Studies application.

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

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