Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies
The Justice Studies program at Royal Roads University will help you gain practical knowledge of Canadian public policy on criminal justice, Indigenous perspectives of justice and restorative justice. Examine rights, advocacy, gender and alternative dispute resolution.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
August, September
Tuition Fee
International: CAD 45,890
Domestic: CAD 17,579
Delivery
On Campus or Blended
Location
Victoria, Canada
About the program
In the Justice Studies program at Royal Roads University you will learn about the Canadian justice field and gain a practical understanding of contemporary justice issues. You’ll also study concepts related to global justice and indigenous perspectives on justice. And you’ll learn to apply integrity, initiative, perseverance and compassion to your work, with the goal of creating social change.
This program is meant for current and aspiring professionals in justice-related institutions or agencies such as law enforcement, victim services, or legal departments within government and business. Your classmates could be from government, policing, military, for-profit/non-profit and international organizations. They share your desire to transform the world by solving complex social issues.
You can expect to gain:
- a solid understanding of the Canadian legal system
- in-depth knowledge of the justice system including criminal justice, human rights, advocacy, gender and identity, and alternative dispute resolution
- hands-on training in alternative dispute resolution practices
- a network of colleagues and support you can turn to for the rest of your career
Courses
- Human Service Skills in the Justice Field
- Canadian Criminal Justice System
- History
- Philosophy
- Canadian Constitution
Interested? Get started today!
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