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undergraduate

Degree

Liberal Arts Diploma - Peace and Justice Studies

undergraduate

Degree

Liberal Arts Diploma - Peace and Justice Studies

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $12,400 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 31-August-2023 2023-08-31
Fall-September 31-August-2024 2024-08-31

Overview

Liberal Arts Diploma - Peace and Justice Studies

The two-year Peace and Justice Studies Diploma at Selkirk College emphasise building peace cultures through interdisciplinary study, conflict analysis, transformation, and service learning. 

Students also can study internationally in PEAC 205: Global Perspective in Peace: An Independent Studies Course.

The global landscape is changing as individuals and groups seek new ways to address conflict that adheres to principles of nonviolence and sustainability. 

In these exciting times, you can strive to be part of the global peace movement that looks at these events in a different light, choosing to see hope and optimism by viewing situations from the perspective of peace and justice.

Emphasizing peace from the interpersonal to the international, this program combines humanities and social sciences courses. 

It gives you opportunities to engage in various service learning experiences or self-directed peace studies related to academic research.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$17,620

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,792
Accommodation 1 bed room $5,220
Tuition 1 person $12,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

PTE

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Eligible to apply without language certificate
  • Duolingo English Test: 110

Applicants who lack the specific English admission requirements may still gain admission to the program with the understanding that they will successfully complete ENGL 66 Essential English course in the first year of their program. 

This course must be completed to advance beyond 30 program credits.

The Academic English program allows students to build their English language skills and earn credits that can be used to transfer into a Selkirk College diploma or university transfer program. 

No minimum TOEFL or IELTS score is needed for entry into the English Language Program. 

FundamentalIntermediateAdvancedUniversity/College Preparation
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  • 4 Core classes in Grammar, Reading, Writing, and Communications.
  • 2 Seminar Classes
  • 22 hours per Week

Business English (advanced)

Includes 1-3 approved college classes

Each ELP level takes approximately 4 months. (1 semester) to complete.

Each semester has 2 modules (7-8 weeks)


Academic background and requirement

  • Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
  • Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
  • Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
  • Minimum grade of 60% in English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or equivalent. 

Note: First-time applicants may be required to take the College Readiness Tool (CRT). 

 

Academic Upgrading & Development:

  • Students that don't meet the requirements can enrol on the tuition-free academic upgrading program and earn high school credits.

Career opportunities

  • Teacher
  • Lawyer
  • Social Worker
  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • Criminal Justice Specialist
  • Human Rights Advoccate
  • International Development Manager

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