Wilfrid Laurier University - Brantford Campus

Human Rights (BA) + Master's Degree (MA or MSc), University of Sussex

Wilfrid Laurier University - Brantford Campus

Faculty: Faculty of Liberal Arts
Degree:Bachelor; Honours; Co-op
Field of Study:Social Sciences, General
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $6,059
National: $6,059
International: $36,624

Description:

Combine your interest in human rights, diversity and international development with this unique multi-degree program. You will start your undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Human Rights at Laurier with guaranteed admission to a specialized master's (MA or MSc) in International Development and Global Issues at the University of Sussex in the UK.

Ranked first in the world for development studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2023), the University of Sussex offers Laurier students the opportunity to study abroad and learn from leading academics who are committed to social justice and global inequality.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*77
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Ontario High School Admission Requirements:

    • Average admission range: high 70s
    • English at 60%

    Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section.


    Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:

    • Average admission range: mid 70s
    • Senior or grade 12 English at 60%

    Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected].

    Test Scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or DuoLingo or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)
    Additional Admission Requirements:

      If you've completed studies at another college or university, you may be eligible to transfer into Wilfrid Laurier University's Human Rights (BA) and International Develpment and Global Issues (MA or MSc) program. Admission requirements vary depending on your academic background and the number of postsecondary courses you've completed.


      To find out if you can transfer into this program, we encourage you to:

      1. Review our transfer admission requirements to find the criteria that applies to your unique situation, including information about transfer credits and academic requirements.
      2. Explore our transfer pathway opportunities, including our 2+2 pathway with Mohawk College and various pathways with Conestoga College, to see how your previous studies may count toward this program.

      * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on August 27, 2026

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