Graduate Certificate in Social Justice

Academic Requirements

For the Graduate Certificate in Social Justice program, the following academic requirements must be met:

• There is no specific minimum GPA mentioned for this program.
• International students, including those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, must submit a transcript that includes interim marks for their senior year. Admission is calculated based on senior-level academic subjects.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• For Vietnamese students, a minimum score of 6/10 in Senior Mathematics is required for admission (based on a 50% pass scale).
• General admission requirements include the Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate).

It is important to note that if you do not meet the minimum requirements for direct admission, a pathway program through Fraser International College is available. This option is suitable for students who may be missing a required course for direct entry or do not meet the admission score requirements.

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction at SFU. All applicants, regardless of country of origin or citizenship status, will be required to have demonstrated competence in the English language prior to admission. Competence is required in all four of the following skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

As an applicant to the Graduate Certificate in Social Justice program, you must demonstrate English language competence through one of the options below:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic)

  Minimum score: Overall 6.5 with no part less than 6.0

• Cambridge English Qualifications

  Any one of:

  • B2 First
  • C1 Advanced
  • C2 Proficiency

  Minimum score: Overall score 176 with no part less than 169

• Test of English as a Foreign Language internet based test (TOEFL iBT)

  Minimum score: Overall score 88 with no part less than 20

• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL)

  Minimum score: Overall score of 70, with no part less than 60

• Pearson Test of English (PTE)

  Minimum score: Overall score of 65, and a minimum score of 60 in the Communicative Skills, including: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing

• Duolingo English Test (DET)

  Minimum score: Overall score of 125

  Note: Only accepted from students in countries where no other English proficiency test is available.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.