From grassroots to global – turn your curiosity into action.
Dive into global issues, social justice, politics, literature and more. Work with community organizations and gain practical experience with research and leadership.
With hands-on projects, challenge-based learning and a focus on real-world application, you’ll build the critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills needed to navigate complexity – and lead change.
Awards
Students in this program are eligible of awards of up to $10,000 available through competition: RRU Entrance Award/Bursary, Langford Education Award and John Horgan Entrance Award. You can also have a look our RRU financial aid and awards page or speak with an advisor.
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September 08, 2026
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Next step: Finish strong with one of these degrees
This two-year undergraduate diploma is a complete credential designed to prepare you to start a career in social sciences. It's also part of a larger educational path to help you build toward your degree.
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Admission requirements
Standard admission
Graduation from a Canadian secondary school or comparable high school, with a language art (English 12) with a minimum of C+ (67%) and a minimum “B” (73%) cumulative average in 3 academic grade 12 courses.
Approved Grade 12 BC high school courses
Flexible admission
Applicants who have not met the standard admission requirements may be considered based on a combination of education, informal learning, and real-world experiences, as per our flexible admissions policy. Additional documents may be requested to support your application.
English language proficiency
If English is not your primary language, please review our English language requirements.
Early conditional offers
Early conditional offers may be made for students who demonstrate that they have completed or are currently enrolled in the required courses for their chosen program, and that their current grades meet the minimum requirements.
Upon completion of their studies, conditionally admitted students will be required to submit a final, official transcript that demonstrates the admission requirements have been met.
Application requirements
To apply for this program, the following information and supporting documents are required. Applications will be assessed once all required documents are received.
Application form
Please visit How to Apply, or apply here. All applications require an application fee. You will need to declare the high school you are currently attending or have graduated from. After submitting your application, you can check its status anytime!
Official transcripts
Applicants are responsible for submitting official high school transcripts. Transcripts are considered official only if submitted directly by the recognized authority of the providing institution in the institution's original, sealed envelope. Electronic transcripts may be accepted from BC high school and post-secondary institutions.
RRU offers conditional acceptance to current Grade 12 students based on final Grade 11 marks or interim Grade 12 marks.
Additional requirements for flexible admission
For applicants who will be reviewed under the flexible admission process, the Admissions office may request additional documents prior to making a final admissions decision.
The following additional supporting documents MAY be required.
If applicable
- Applicants declaring permanent resident or Convention Refugee status in Canada, must submit a copy of their Permanent Resident Card (PR card) along with their application.
- Transcript evaluation fee or credential evaluation report, if submitting international transcripts.
- An official English language proficiency score report or other evidence of proficiency if English is not your primary language.
- Other information or documents may be requested to determine your eligibility.
For information on how and where to send your supporting documents, please refer to the document submission guidelines.