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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Legal Studies

Canada

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What will I learn?

Most of today’s controversial issues—whether stemming from political conflict, technological developments, economic inequality or other social changes—are expressed and mediated through law. 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 theoretical perspectives. The program demonstrates a commitment to promoting justice by cultivating active citizenship skills, critical reflection, and respect for diversity, pluralism, equality, and equity.

You will be stimulated to appreciate the law in its plural—formal and informal—forms and to evaluate it from diverse perspectives. You will be challenged to question whether law equally responds to the needs of all groups in society, including Indigenous peoples, racial minorities, immigrants, the poor, women, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and persons with disabilities. You will study law in relation to topical themes, including national security, globalization, technology and the environment. You will explore various ways of resolving social conflicts—from traditional court processes to alternative methods of dispute resolution such as mediation.

Legal Studies graduates have knowledge and skills suitable for careers requiring legal research and analysis, policy analysis, human rights advocacy, mediation, and/or an understanding of privacy and information access issues. The program also offers preparation for graduate work in legal studies, law school, or paralegal or mediator certification programs.

You may pursue the comprehensive program or a specialization in:

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Human Rights Law

Information Law

Career opportunities:

Federal and provincial government administrator

Human rights advocate

Legal or policy analyst

Legal researcher

Mediator/dispute resolution specialist

Social services worker

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$30,655.26 (US$ 22,034) 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

January 2025

Venue

Downtown Oshawa Campus

Ontario Tech University,

61 Charles Street,

OSHAWA,

Ontario (ON),

L1H 4X8, Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$30,655.26 (US$ 22,034) 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

January 2025

Venue

Ontario Tech University

2000 Simcoe Street North,

Oshawa,

Ontario,

L1G 0C5, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to Canada Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

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

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