Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts – Social Justice and Legal Studies (C999)

The Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Social Justice & Legal Studies four-year degree program at St. Clair College equips students with interdisciplinary knowledge and practical advocacy tools to lead socio-political development and legal system reform:

• Three Pillars of Advocacy: Focuses on poverty law, social justice, and community capacity building delivered through education, advocacy, and community activism.

• Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Combines theoretical foundations and practical skills in criminology, sociology, social work, political science, philosophy, Canadian law, and the study of marginalized or under-represented populations.

• Applied & Experiential Learning: Features practical case studies, mock mediations, real-world simulations, a research capstone project, and a mandatory 14-week Work Integrated Learning (WIL) internship with a social justice, legal, or non-profit organization.

• Career & Graduate Pathways: Prepares graduates for roles in community advocacy, labour relations, public policy, non-profit management, and law enforcement, as well as for admission into graduate studies in law, social work, or political science.

minimum averages in Grade 12 U/M courses).

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 91.0

• PTE: 70.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.