Social Justice and Community Engagement (MA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Ready to tackle today's biggest social and environmental challenges? Gain the critical knowledge, hands-on experience, and practical skills to drive meaningful change. Through community-based learning, applied research, and an extensive placement, you'll connect theory to action and prepare for impactful careers in advocacy, policy, research, and community organizations dedicated to social and environmental justice .

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Watch our Alumni Career Panel; to hear more from some of our previous students.; Sample Jobs; Listed below are; sample job titles; held by our graduates:; accessibility advisor; community development and donations coordinator; director, community initiatives; director, marketing and social media out

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in humanities, social science, natural science, education, social work or related interdisciplinary program. A background in the concepts of social and environmental justice. A minimum B average in your last year of undergraduate study, or equivalent. Applications are reviewed by the SJCE admissions committee, which considers all prior university grades, the statement of intent form (downloaded from this website), a resume, a writing sam

International applicants: CAD 23,583 a year (2026). 2026/27 international graduate tuition per year (3 terms), full-time, for the fee group the source lists this programme under; excludes incidental and other fees. Source group: MA, MSc, MES, MAP, MMus, MKin. International students in research-based master Source

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