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Social Justice Certificate

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•World Rank #376

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Social Justice Certificate is a certificate in Social & Cultural Studies programme offered by Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Social & Cultural Studies
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 221 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,263 / credit

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Social Justice Certificate enables you to explore the causes of unequal treatment, compare and contrast interlocking patterns of oppression and exploitation and develop strategies for social change. You'll develop competence in identifying and examining the causes and consequences of social inequalities, and the differential perception and treatment of groups and individuals on the basis of a variety of factors including, but not limited to gender, sexual orientation, class, race, ethnicity, and religion.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Simon Fraser University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
World rank: #376
Programs: 328
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Social Justice Certificate award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Certificate in the field of Social & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does Social Justice Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

Can Social Justice Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

What language is Social Justice Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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