Labour Studies

Those who understand the shifting world of work are best positioned to not only successfully navigate it, but also to improve jobs and workers’ lives. Labour Studies makes that possible.

A useful mix of thought-provoking and skill-building classes will prepare you for a wide range of careers in labour and employment relations, human resources, workplace education and training, public
policy and administration, and social justice and advocacy. Work is in your future — get the edge now.

You may pursue a Labour Studies degree or certificate, choose the co-op pathway for extra job preparation, or benefit from a combined major in Labour Studies and Political Science, Sociology, History, Geography, Economics, English, or Women’s and Gender Studies — or any other Brock program that allows co-majors.

Labour studies students study work from many angles. We are home to popular courses including Labour of Sport, Labour and Employment Law, Animals at Work and our simulation-based Collective Bargaining course.

  • BA in Labour Studies
  • BA in Labour Studies with co-major/Contemporary Labour Perspectives Certificate (George Brown School of Labour) and a Postgraduate Human Resources Management Certificate (George Brown College)
  • BA in Labour Studies/Alternative Dispute Resolution Ontario Graduate Certificate (Humber College)
  • BA in Labour Studies/Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management (Niagara College)
  • Concentration in Labour Studies
  • Minor in Labour Studies
  • Certificate in Labour Studies
  • Micro-certificate in Human Rights at Work

Expected cut-off: mid 70s
OUAC Code: BLB

Not an Ontario Secondary School applicant? Find your admissions criteria here.


Career outcomes

  • Labour lawyer or mediator
  • Human resources manager
  • Labour relations specialist
  • Journalist
  • Public policy analyst

Prerequisite requirements

  • English (ENG4U)