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Hons in Human Rights & Global Justice

Trent University

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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Hons in Human Rights & Global Justice is a honours degree in Law programme offered by Trent University in Peterborough, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 39,029 per year (CAD 8,363 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Law
Local tuition: CAD 8,363 / year
International tuition: CAD 39,029 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: calendar.trentu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Human Rights & Global Justice at Trent University is a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program that takes an interdisciplinary approach to the global and international dimensions of human rights. The curriculum examines the dynamics, reach, and diverse forms and expressions of human rights in local, regional, and national settings, covering legal instruments, historical foundations, societal movements, and critical examinations of human rights limitations. The program is offered with the co-operation of the departments and schools of Canadian Studies, Gender & Social Justice, Indigenous Studies, Philosophy, Political Studies, and Sociology, drawing on faculty and coursework across these disciplines. Graduates gain an interdisciplinary foundation applicable to careers and further study in law, policy, international development, non-governmental organizations, and human rights advocacy.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: General admission requirement for Ontario secondary school applicants (Trent University's base requirement, applied when a program does not state its own): a minimum of six Grade 12 4U/4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites, and a minimum 70% overall final average, with a minimum of 60% in ENG4U.

About Trent University

“Nunc cognosco ex parte”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1964
Students: 12,957
Programs: 119
Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Hons in Human Rights & Global Justice award?

Trent University awards a Honours Degree in the field of Law on completion of this programme.

How much does Hons in Human Rights & Global Justice cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 39,029 per year (CAD 8,363 per year for local students).

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