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Undergraduate Diploma in Social Sciences

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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.

Upcoming offerings

September 08, 2026

Application deadline ℹ
June 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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Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Practice

 

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Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality & Tourism Management

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Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies 

 

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Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies

 

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Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication

 

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Bachelor of Business Administration

 

Courses

ITAI

Introduction to Academic Integrity

0.0 Credits

ERTH110

Earth and Ecology

3.0 Credits

STNL224

Business Law and Ethics

3.0 Credits

CDNS101

Canadian Studies

3.0 Credits

HUMN104

Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability

3.0 Credits

GEOG110

Human Geography

3.0 Credits

HUMN101

Global Studies

3.0 Credits

ENGL110

Writing and Critical Thinking

3.0 Credits

INDS110

Theories of Interdisciplinary Research and Practice

3.0 Credits

ENSC101

History of Science and Environmental Thought

3.0 Credits

INDS101

Indigenous Studies: Introduction, Trajectory, and New Directions

3.0 Credits

JUST160

Human Rights and Justice

3.0 Credits

COMM102

Communication, Media and Culture Foundations

3.0 Credits

SOSC199

Fundamentals of Applied Social Science Research for Changemaking

3.0 Credits

LEAD105

Relational Leadership in Action

3.0 Credits

CALS115

Climate Science and Impacts

3.0 Credits

CALS110

Resilient Leadership in Action

3.0 Credits

INDS210

Systems Thinking

3.0 Credits

COMM204

Digital Communication for Social Impact

3.0 Credits

IHMN222

Sales Fundamentals in Tourism and Hospitality

3.0 Credits

LEAD210

Leading for Change

3.0 Credits

STNL201

Business and Humanity

3.0 Credits

ENMN226

Introduction to Finance

3.0 Credits

STNL231

Introduction to Indigenous Business in Canada

3.0 Credits

STNL211

Introduction to Business Model Innovation

3.0 Credits

INDS208

Indigenous Perspectives in Film, Audio and Video

3.0 Credits

JUST260

Humanitarianism and Justice

3.0 Credits

CESL200

Community Engagement and Service Learning

3.0 Credits

ENGL200

Writing and Literature for Inquiry and Action

3.0 Credits

POLI201

Introduction to Political Science

3.0 Credits

IHMN212

Canadian Hospitality Law

3.0 Credits

COMM213

Media and Society

3.0 Credits

COMM212

Global Issues through Literature and Film

3.0 Credits

SOSC299

Social Science Research for Community Change

3.0 Credits

ECON260

Ecological Economics

3.0 Credits

LEAD236

Planetary Health Leadership

3.0 Credits

ENGL265

Wellbeing, Gender, and Literature

3.0 Credits

STNL225

Global Social Entrepreneurship

3.0 Credits

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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

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Language Arts 12

English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12

Academic Grade 12 courses

20th Century World History 12
American Sign Language 12
Anatomy and Physiology 12
Arabic 12
Asian Studies 12
BC First Nations Studies 12
BC First Peoples 12
Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)
Calculus 12
Chemistry 12
Comparative Civilizations 12
Comparative Cultures 12
Comparative World Religions 12
Composition 12
Computer Science 12
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12
Creative Writing 12
Croatian 12
Economics 12
Economic Theory 12
English Literature 12
Environmental Science 12
Français langue et culture 12
Français langue première 12
Français langue seconde-immersion 12
Foundations of Mathematics 12
French 12
Genocide Studies 12
Geography 12
Geology 12
Geometry 12
German 12
Halq'emeylem 12
History 12
Hul'q'umi'num 12
Human Geography 12
Italian 12
Japanese 12
Korean 12
Kwak'wala 12
Law 12
Law Studies 12
Liqwala/Kwakwala 12
Literary Studies 12
Mandarin 12
Mandarin Chinese 12
New Media 12
Nsilxcen (Okanagan) 12
Nte?kepmxcin 12
Nuu-chah-nulth 12
Philosophy 12
Physical Geography 12
Physics 12
Political Studies 12
Pre-calculus 12
Punjabi 12
Russian 12
Secwepemctsin 12
Sencoten 12
Shashishalhem 12
Sim'algaxhl Nisga'a 12
Sm'algyax 12
Social Justice 12
Spanish 12
Specialized Science 12
Spoken Language 12
Sustainable Resources 12
Statistics 12
Tourism 12
Tsek'ene 12
Upper St'at'imcets 12
Urban Studies 12
Yukon First Nations Studies 12

May also be considered

Accounting 12  
E-Commerce 12
Entrepreneurship 12
Financial Accounting 12

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. 

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Current BC high school students

Current BC high school students must submit an interim transcript showing final Grade 11 marks and interim grade 12 marks. Please contact your school for instructions on ordering a transcript that includes interim grades and in-progress courses. Transcripts emailed in a PDF format will only be considered official if they are received from a high school administrator’s email address.

Students who have received a conditional offer must consent to the BC Ministry of Education sending official transcripts via the Student Transcripts Service (including interim grades in May and final grades in July) to demonstrate proof of graduation and meeting program admission requirements.  

Current Canadian high school students

Current Canadian high school students must submit an interim transcript showing final Grade 11 marks and interim grade 12 marks. Please contact your school for instructions on ordering a transcript that includes interim grades and in-progress courses. Transcripts emailed in a PDF format will only be considered official if they are received from a high school administrator’s email address.

Students who have received a conditional offer will be required to provide a final official transcript on or before August 1 demonstrating proof of graduation and meeting program admission requirements. How to order official transcripts will vary by province/territory. 

Past BC high school graduates

BC High school graduates must submit an official high school transcript showing all Grade 11 and 12 courses taken, along with the final grade achieved for each course. To order your official transcript, visit Student Transcript Services (STS) and select “send printed transcript now” to RRU. 

Past Canadian high school graduates

Canadian high school graduates must submit an official high school transcript showing all Grade 11 and 12 courses taken, along with the final grade achieved for each course. How to order official transcripts will vary by province/territory. 

International high school students

Current International high school students must provide in-progress transcripts showing all courses completed in Grade 11 and in first term of Grade 12, along with a list of second-term courses where possible.  

International high school graduates must provide transcripts showing all Grade 11 and 12 courses taken, along with the final grade achieved for each course.  

A final official transcript issued by the relevant education authority must be received by the deadline stated in your conditional offer letter. All international transcripts or credentials are subject to an international credential evaluation. 

Applicants with post-secondary education, current or past

All applicants who have previously enrolled in post-secondary studies must also declare and submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions currently or previously attended for all credit courses and/or programs. Credit may be granted for courses taken at other post-secondary institutions. 

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.

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Letter of reference

Typically, applicants will provide one professional, or academic or community service letter.
The letter should confirm suitable candidacy for the program. For example, a reference should describe why they believe you will succeed in the program and why they believe the program will benefit you. The context in which the writer has come to know you should also be mentioned. 

Statement of intent

The statement of intent should consist of (but is not limited to) a two to three page essay, addressing the following three points:

  • the reason for selecting the program
  • how the program will support, develop or enhance the applicant’s sense of purpose or personal and professional goals
  • why the applicant believes that project-based learning is the best learning style for them.

Statements of intent should reflect a clear and realistic understanding of the program, and its goals, values and processes and should explain why the program is meaningful and relevant to the applicant.

Detailed résumé (chronological)

Education: List high school, and any post-secondary education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates you have achieved.

Work experience: Please include the name of the organization, length of service, and a brief description of duties.

Training and professional development: List career-related training and professional development programs completed within the past five years. Include the source of training, and the duration and year completed. List other training and personal development programs not already identified.

Voluntary/unpaid work experience: List and describe any voluntary/unpaid employment and/or community service experience. Please include the name of organization, length of service and a brief description of duties.

Information technology training and experience: Briefly describe your level of training and experience in the use of information technology including computers, software and telecommunications networks as tools for business, education, and personal use.

Professional memberships/affiliations: List memberships and positions you hold/have held in professional associations, service clubs, community/volunteer sector.

Other relevant information: Provide any other information which you believe is relevant to your application and will be of assistance to the review committee.

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.

Financial aid and awards

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Admiral John Charles and Mary Charles Scholarship

Awarded annually to a second year School of Humanitarian Studies student who is currently serving or retired military.

$1,500

Active students (In-course)

Canadian Forces

AEBC/Allyant Scholarship

The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) works to improve the lives of blind, deafblind and partially sighted Canadians...

From $1,500 to $2,500

External

Allan Cahoon Global Advancement and Diversity Award

Assist students in underrepresented populations who wish to promote diversity.

$1,000

Active students (In-course)

Allan Cahoon Scholarship

This scholarship aims to encourage academic excellence, supporting students who excel both academically and through their leadership.

$1,500

Active students (In-course)

Andrea Fallan Memorial Bursary

Provides financial assistance to a second year BCom student for exceptional leadership, community involvement, and dedication to promote a cohesive team environment.

$500

Active students (In-course)

Asper Foundation Communications Award

Awarded to students in communications-related degree working in, or seeking to work in the communications industry.

$5,000

Active students (In-course)

Assistance Program for Students with Permanent Disabilities

This program helps students with permanent disabilities pay for exceptional education-related services and adaptive equipment.

Up to $10,000/year

External

Accessibility

Association of Women in Finance Scholarship

The aim of this scholarship is to encourage young women to enter and advance in the field of finance and “claim their seats at the boardroom table.”

$3,500

Active students (In-course)

Award for Diversity and Community Building

To recognize and support Afro-Heritage students who serve their communities through volunteering, applied scholarship or leadership.

$1,000

Active students (In-course)

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