Overview

Social justice and fundamental rights, the way work is organized, the dynamics of power in the workplace, workplace health and safety and the political economy of labour are examined critically. Theory is grounded in practice, as we examine the forces that shape working people’s lives and our responses to them.

Professional opportunities

The Labour Studies program at the University of Manitoba can prepare you for careers including:

Conciliation/Mediation officer
Employee advocate
Employment counsellor
Health and safety officer
Human resources manager
Labour market analyst
Union representative/organizer
Labour relations specialist
Legislative assistant

Labour studies provides essential tools for teachers, union activists, managers, worker advocates, human resource managers, lawyers and all working people.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Rights at Work
Political Economy of Labour
Globalization and Labour
Global Sweatshops, Global Struggles
Workplace Health and Safety
Labour and Employment Law
Racism and Work
Collective Bargaining
Working for a Living
Becoming an Advocate

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

90-120

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Disciplines

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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

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school graduation with 5 full credits at the senior level and;
An equivalent minimum average of 85% over the following senior level courses, with no less than 60% in each course: English, a second senior level course, a third senior level course

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20400 CAD / year

≈ 20400 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5600 CAD / year

≈ 5600 CAD / year

Living costs

Winnipeg

Canada

1056 - 1650 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

High school students who apply to the fall intake by March 1 and carry a minimum 85% average in five senior level academic courses may be considered for entrance scholarships ranging from $1,000 – $3,000 CAD.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Professional opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Winnipeg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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