Overview

The Law in Society program of University of New Brunswick allows students to study this relationship from an interdisciplinary perspective that may include the philosophic, historic, political, economic and sociological foundations of law. The Law in Society program is a superb preparation for graduate study in the humanities and social sciences, as well as for professional studies including law, public administration, policing, social work, and business.

The Law in Society program is available as a minor, double major or joint honours option as part of a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree.

Why Law in Society at UNB?

The interdepartmental and inter-faculty structure of the UNB Law in Society program provides students with unique opportunity to explore a diversity of topics and perspectives in the interfacing of law, policy, justice, and social order from a range of perspectives with the flexibility of tailoring the program towards students’ interests.

Skills you will acquire:

Critical thinking

Critical reading and writing

Analytical skills

Multidisciplinary understandings of current social issues

Ability to situate current events in broader context – seeing the “big picture”

Career paths

Legislative Assistant

Social Development Manager

Policy Advisor

Social Worker (requires further education)

Lawyer

Researcher in Advocacy or Non-Governmental Organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rules, Social Order, and Conflict

Law and War

The Psychology of Crime

Violence Against Women

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericton, Canada

Disciplines

Public Law View 33 other Bachelors in Public Law in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Complete the application

Pay the application fee

Official or notarized transcripts/grades for all secondary or high school, colleges and universities you have attended.

If applicable, submit the results from any academic tests you have taken, such as SAT, ACT, Cambridge ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels, CXC or others.

English language proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20265 CAD / year

≈ 20265 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8908 CAD / year

≈ 8908 CAD / year

Living costs

Fredericton

Canada

1100 - 2100 CAD / month

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Overview

Why Law in Society at UNB?

Skills you will acquire:

Career paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Fredericton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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