Humanitarian Studies

Overview

The School of Humanitarian Studies is where leaders, thinkers, and doers develop the skills to create positive change both locally and globally. Our programs are based on real-world experience with input from industry experts, and we teach relevant skills and strategies to help put your passion into action.

What to Expect

When work is purposeful, lives can change. Our programs challenge you to better understand humanity on a global level, and give you the tools to take on some of the world’s toughest problems.

  • Learn how to become a leader in supporting communities at risk
  • Advance your skills in humanitarian assistance, social reconstruction and peacebuilding
  • Benefit from unique problem-focused programs and learn to understand and resolve complex social issues
  • Choose from undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and diplomas

Graduate
Graduate Delivery Duration
Doctor of Social Sciences Blended 4 years
Master of Arts in Climate Action Leadership [pending BC Ministry approval]
Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Management Blended 2 years
Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management Blended 2 years
Master of Arts in Human Security and Peacebuilding Blended 2 years
Master of Arts in Justice Studies Blended 2 years
Graduate Diploma in Conflict Analysis and Management Blended 1 year
Graduate Diploma in Disaster and Emergency Management Blended 1 year
Graduate Diploma in Human Security and Peacebuilding Blended 1 year
Graduate Diploma in Justice Studies Blended 1 year
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Delivery Duration
Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies On Campus, Blended 4-year degree or 12 months on-campus or 2 years blended (degree completion)