Human Rights (BA)

This Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights is a four-year undergraduate degree delivered in person at Wilfrid Laurier University, with intakes in September, January, and May. The curriculum examines contemporary human rights issues including racism, discrimination, gender rights, human trafficking, and ableism, and builds practical skills in advocacy, grant writing, fundraising, and project management. Students gain applied experience through internships with non-profit organizations, research competitions, and opportunities to publish academic work. Optional pathways combine the degree with a Law (LLB) or a Master's degree at the University of Sussex, and students can earn graduate certificates from Conestoga College in areas such as human resources management or project management. Graduates pursue careers in human rights organizations, law, social work, international development, policy analysis, and the non-profit sector.