Located in London, Ontario, Canada, King's has 3,100 full-time and 300 part-time students who benefit from small classes, quality interactive teaching, diverse experiential learning opportunities, and a welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Founded in 1954, King's affiliation with Western provides students access to all university services, athletics, and classes, and, most importantly, our graduates receive a Western degree.
Entrance scholarships are guaranteed for students with an overall average of 82% or greater and do not require an application.
King's offers Bachelor degrees in Childhood and Youth Studies, Disability Studies, Human Rights Studies, Social Justice and Peace Studies, Thanatology, Management and Organizational Studies, a wide range of disciplines in the faculties of Arts and Social Science, and Social Work, as well as a Master's in Social Work.
King's University College is a liberal arts, university college with disciplines in the Arts, Social Science, and Social Work (both BSW and MSW). We also offer specialized degrees in Catholic Studies for Teachers, Childhood and Youth Studies, Finance and Wealth Management, Social Justice and Peace Studies, Disability Studies, Human Rights Studies, Thanatology as well as Management and Organizational Studies with specializations in Accounting, Finance, Global Commerce and Human Resources.
The Common First Year
Your first year in Arts, Social Science, Childhood and Social Institutions and Social Justice and Peace Studies will provide you with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of disciplines. You will take introductory courses and gain broad knowledge while meeting new friends with a wide range of backgrounds and interests. By the end of this year, you will be able to make an informed decision about choosing your major based on your academic strengths and interests.
The Degree Structure
There are four possible modules of study, which may be entered after your first year:
- Honours Specialization (9.0 or more specified principal courses)
- Specialization (9.0 or more specified principal courses)
- Major (6.0 to 7.0 specified principal courses)
- Minor (4.0 to 5.0 specified principal courses)
