Human Rights & Equity Studies

York University

Canada, Toronto

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York University

Canada , Toronto

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-May-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 70,000 / year

Next Intake 8-May-2023

Human Rights & Equity Studies

About

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. The 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. Possible Career Paths International human rights worker, Refugee and migrant advocate, Trade union equity officer, Women and children? rights officer, Human resource Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Disciplines

Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihi/General Secondary Education Certificate

English Program Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must show you have an acceptable level of English by completing a language proficiency test.

If you have completed at least one full year at an accredited university in a country where English is the official language of the institution, you may be exempt from this requirement.