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Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights and Equity Studies York University - School of Continuing Studies, Canada
CAD 35130
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 230
Application Fee
36 months
Duration
6
IELTS
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Violations of human rights occur across a broad range of social, economic and cultural areas as well as within the civil and political order. Today we are faced with local and global issues that, in one way or another, impact all of us: denial of education or basic health rights; surveillance and suppression of speech; polarization of incomes or denial of economic security; atrocities of military occupation and war.
Students in York's innovative Human Rights & Equity Studies program explore the roots of human rights violations as they occur across a broad range of social, economic and cultural areas. You'll tackle local and global issues, that, in one way or another, impact us all:
- Denial of education or basic health rights;
- Surveillance and suppression of speech;
- Polarization of incomes or denial of economic security;
- Atrocities of military occupation and war.
York's program investigates rights and equity concerns through a range of disciplinary lenses. Courses drawn from units across York confront problems of basic rights involving physical, emotional and economic security, cultural autonomy and freedom of political expression, viewing rights in relation to the whole person.
- Gain multidisciplinary knowledge by exploring human rights and equity in a diverse array of fields, including sociology, anthropology, philosophy, political science, social work, economics, health, education and the arts.
- Core professors are experts in social and cultural rights and equity concerns related to health and healthcare, economic inequality and poverty, work and unemployment, and social and labour policy.
Additional Information
Program Level Undergraduate Pathway
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
Academic Requirement
-
YORK UNIVERSITY – SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES
If a student is not meeting the IELTS requirement for a particular academic program at York University, he/she has an option to go for the Pathway Program. After completing the Pathway Program students can meet the credit requirements and continue at York University.Academic Credit English
The Academic Credit English is a program offered by the English Language Institute at the School of Continuing Studies. Under this program students receive a conditional letter of acceptance to York University. - TERM 1:
- It is an eight month long program which can be completed simultaneously along with the regular university program.
- IELTS REQUIREMENTS: Entry point IELTS 5.0/ 6 or equivalent for Term 1/2 respectively.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: 78-80%
- Still two terms but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on University Success
- Students can still earn a maximum of 9 academic credits
- Focus on Academic English training and University life preparation
- TERM 2:
- It is a four month long program which can be completed simultaneously along with the regular university program.
- IELTS REQUIREMENTS: Entry point IELTS 5.0/ 6 or equivalent for Term 1/2 respectively.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: 78-80%
- Still two terms but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on University Success
- Students can still earn a maximum of 9 academic credits
- Focus on Academic English training and University life preparation
-
Pre-Accelerated English
Pre-Accelerated English is an eight week long program offered by the School of Continuing Studies for students who have not succeeded in meeting the IELTS score requirements for a particular program. Once a student has qualified the Pre-Accelerated English program he/she is eligible for the Accelerated English program. This program has to be completed prior to the beginning of your academic course at York. - IELTS REQUIREMENTS: 8 weeks, entry point IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: As per the individual requirements of your desired program at Academic Credit English.
- CREDITS: None
- Still 8 weeks but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on Academic English training with intensive preparation for entry into Accelerated English.
-
Accelerated English
The Accelerated English program is an eight week long pathway program taken by students with low IELTS score in order to meet the requirements of their degree at York. This program has to be completed prior to the beginning of your academic course at York. - IELTS REQUIREMENTS: Entry point IELTS 6 or equivalent.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: As per the individual requirements of your desired program at Academic Credit English.
- CREDITS: None
- Still 8 weeks but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on Academic English training.
-
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.
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