Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies

Gain a practical understanding of contemporary justice issues

Explore the the Canadian justice field and gain a practical understanding of contemporary justice issues. 

You’ll study global justice and Indigenous perspectives on justice, learning to apply integrity, initiative, perseverance, and compassion to create social change.

Your classmates could be from government, policing, military, for-profit/non-profit and international organizations, all committed to solving complex social issues.

You can expect to gain:

• a solid understanding of the Canadian legal system
• in-depth knowledge of the justice system including criminal justice, human rights, advocacy, gender and identity, and alternative dispute resolution
• hands-on training in alternative dispute resolution practices
• a network of colleagues and support you can turn to for the rest of your career

Program outcomes

Once you have completed this program, you'll have skills like critical thinking, communication and professional practices that will enable you to work in sectors like criminal justice, social justice, advocacy and human rights, conflict management, alternative dispute resolution and community development.

Some graduates continue their education at law school, while others pursue graduate degrees.