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Legal Studies - GAS Transfer

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Internship
Practicum

Delivery method
In-class
Hybrid online/in-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Six semesters

Program load
Full-time
Part-time

OUAC code
DAL

Overview

Students at a table outside. Enhance your Durham College GAS Certificate by examining the law's defining features, in this general arts and science transfer program.

Gain insight into the uniquely powerful language of law and come to understand its limits as well as its capabilities. The Legal Studies program offers you the opportunity to critically explore the social roles of law and its connections with community, government and society from different perspectives. The program demonstrates a commitment to promoting justice by cultivating active citizenship skills, critical reflection and respect for diversity, pluralism, equality and equity.

Our program provides an extensive understanding of law in its social context, including areas such as human rights, international law, alternative dispute resolution and information and privacy law.

You may pursue the comprehensive program or a specializations in one of:

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Human Rights Law
  • Information Law

Did you know?

organizations provide placement opportunities
of students are employed within six months of graduation

Admissions

Admissions


Students who have successfully completed a General Arts and Science Certificate - Ontario Tech Liberal Arts Transfer/University Transfer option at Durham College may apply for direct admission into the second year of the Legal Studies program. Eligible applicants must achieve a minimum grade of 70 per cent in each prerequisite course with an overall average of 77 per cent or higher.


Last year's cut-off77 per cent
Expected cut-offHigh 70s
In recognition of your certificate, you will receive 10 courses toward a 40-course BA in Legal Studies degree.
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our college-to-university transfer applicant page.

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Internship
Practicum

Delivery method
In-class
Hybrid online/in-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Six semesters

Program load
Full-time
Part-time

OUAC code
DAL

Learn more

College-to-university transfer website

Faculty website

Download viewbook

Contact information

Career opportunities

  • Federal and Provincial Government Administrator
  • Human Rights Advocate
  • Legal or Policy Analyst
  • Legal Researcher
  • Mediator/Dispute Resolution Specialist
  • Social Services Worker

Experiential learning

A limited number of fourth-year students have an opportunity to participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The practicum course consists of 100 hours of fieldwork, several in-class seminars and a set of academic assignments.

  • Sample courses
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    For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.
    Legal Studies – GAS Transfer
    For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.