Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Legal Studies - GAS Transfer

Canada

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What will I learn?

Enhance your Durham College GAS Certificate by examining the law's defining features, in this general arts and science transfer program.Gain insight into the uniquely powerful language of law and come to understand its limits as well as its capabilities. The Legal Studies program offers you the opportunity to critically explore the social roles of law and its connections with community, government and society from different perspectives. The program demonstrates a commitment to promoting justice by cultivating active citizenship skills, critical reflection and respect for diversity, pluralism, equality and equity.Our program provides an extensive understanding of law in its social context, including areas such as human rights, international law, alternative dispute resolution and information and privacy law.Career opportunitiesFederal and Provincial Government Administrator, Human Rights Advocate, Legal or Policy Analyst, Legal ResearcherMediator/Dispute Resolution Specialist, Social Services Worker

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
CAD$30,655.26 (18,59,134) per year
First year: CAN $30,655.26; Second year: CAN $30,655.26; Third year: CAN $29,261.86; Fourth year: CAN $25,450.26; Fifth year: CAN $24,450.26 (The given fee is for full time and it's a guide for online students.)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

Downtown Oshawa Campus

Ontario Tech University,

61 Charles Street,

OSHAWA,

Ontario (ON),

L1H 4X8, Canada

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
CAD$30,655.26 (18,59,134) per year
First year: CAN $30,655.26; Second year: CAN $30,655.26; Third year: CAN $29,261.86; Fourth year: CAN $25,450.26; Fifth year: CAN $24,450.26 (The given fee is for full time and it's a guide for online students.)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

Ontario Tech University

2000 Simcoe Street North,

Oshawa,

Ontario,

L1G 0C5, Canada

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Students who have successfully completed a General Arts and Science Certificate - Ontario Tech Liberal Arts Transfer/University Transfer option at Durham College may apply for direct admission into the second year of the Legal Studies program. Eligible applicants must achieve a minimum grade of 70 per cent in each prerequisite course with an overall average of 77 per cent or higher.

For international students

Students who have successfully completed a General Arts and Science Certificate - Ontario Tech Liberal Arts Transfer/University Transfer option at Durham College may apply for direct admission into the second year of the Legal Studies program. Eligible applicants must achieve a minimum grade of 70 per cent in each prerequisite course with an overall average of 77 per cent or higher.

English language requirement:

IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 (Education and Nursing programs require an overall score of 7.0).

TOEFL: Internet-based test (iBT) with a total score of 83 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87), and minimum scaled scores of Listening: 20; Reading: 20; Speaking: 19; and Writing: 20

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum score of 58.

Cambridge English - Advanced: Minimum score of 180 with no band lower than 170.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Ontario Tech University

Through encouraging innovative problem solving and use of technology, UOIT has become a hub for future entrepreneurial leaders.

  • Based in Oshawa, Ontario, 40 minutes’ drive from Toronto
  • International scholarships worth up to CAD 18,000 per year
  • Over 70 specialized research labs and facilities
  • A technology-enriched learning environment