Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Law and Society)

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Law and Society)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 4 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Undergraduate
  • Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
  • Admission intake JAN
  • Minimum GPA 70
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 120 CAD 20,000

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-02-02
2023-10-01

Program Description

  • The BA in Law and Society at the Memorial University of Newfoundland is a 4-year program.
  • This program is offered on a full-time basis
  • This program is the study of laws in social, political, economic, and cultural life.
  • Some of the main topics students learn through this program are:
    • Anthropology
    • Linguistics
    • Philosophy
    • Political science
    • Police studies and sociology
  • Students learn how legal and social systems are interconnected and how the law is woven into communities.
  • Students also gain an understanding of what happens when legal instruments and institutions succeed and when they fail.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 16:1.
  • The students may have job opportunities in:
    • Business
    • Journalism
    • Police work
    • Law
  • The acceptance rate of the Memorial University of Newfoundland is 67%.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 
  • Students must have proof of their senior secondary school transcripts with a minimum B average.
  • Subjects required: English, Mathematics, Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) and Social Studies or Modern/Classical Language.
  • Students required a minimum overall grade of 70% in the required subject areas.
Indian Student Eligibility:
  • Students must have one of the following:
    • Higher Secondary Certificate
    • Indian School Certificate
    • Intermediate Examination Certificate
    • All India or Delhi Senior School Certificate
    • Pre-University Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Subjects required: English, Mathematics, Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) and Social Studies or Modern/Classical Language.
  • Students must have a minimum overall grade of 50% in the required subject areas.
    Language Requirements:
    • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL Scores. 

    Extra Notes

    Required Document List

    The following are the required documents:
    • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
    • Official Transcript: Submit copies of an official transcript from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
    • Personal Statement: This is a short statement (approximately one page) that details the reason for pursuing graduate studies with this department and their research interests.
    • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
    • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.