Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Social Justice and Catholic Studies at St. Mary's University (Calgary)

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts major grounded in St. Mary's mission to care for the whole person and rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition. It explores how to build a just society and how the Catholic tradition engages with the world.

Study mode: full-time | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Students study history, philosophy and religious ideas alongside political, social, ethical and environmental issues, choose an emphasis in either Social Justice or Catholic Studies, and complete a final-year experiential learning course with a community partner.

Career pathways

Indigenous Outreach Officer, Social Services Case Aide, Community Service Worker, Residential Counselor, Social Welfare Officer, Religious Outreach Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Life Skills Coach. Some roles require further education or experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

St. Mary's University undergraduate admission (Alberta high school applicants): high school diploma with an overall average of 65% or higher on five 30-level subjects, including English Language Arts 30-1 and three subjects from the approved Category 2 list, plus a fifth approved 30-level course. English 30-2, 30-3/30-4 courses, CALM and Special Projects 30 do not count. Special Admission may be considered at 60-64.9% on five 30-level subjects, or 65%+ on four subjects including ELA 30-1, with probation conditions. Out-of-province applicants use equivalent courses.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

Intakes: Winter (classes start 6 January 2027), Spring (3 May 2027) and Fall (8 September 2027) for Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Open Studies, ESR Diploma and transfer programs. Bachelor of Education After Degree: Fall intake only (8 September 2027).

BA, BSc, Open Studies, ESR Diploma and transfer programs: Winter 2027 applications open 1 Feb 2026, close 31 Dec 2026 (domestic) and 31 Oct 2026 (international); Spring 2027 open 1 Jun 2026, close 30 Apr 2027 (domestic) and 28 Feb 2027 (international); Fall 2027 open 1 Oct 2026, close 1 Aug 2027 (domestic) and 1 May 2027 (international). Bachelor of Education After Degree (Fall 2027): opens 1 Oct 2026; domestic applications close 1 Jul 2027 with supporting documents by 31 Jul 2027; international applications close 1 May 2027 with supporting documents by 31 May 2027.

Apply online through ApplyAlberta. Application fee is $100 (non-refundable, paid by credit card); international student application fee is $175; re-admission application $100. A $200 non-refundable registration deposit confirms an admitted applicant's place.

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