please help me choose!

to preface : i live in victoria bc at the moment and i want to go into international development + social work + law later on. (so will most likely be going into a masters of social work then law school)

1. uvic - political science
pros are :
- co-op program (can lead to internships and jobs)
- small class sizes (i don't know if this is actually true)
- small-group tutorials are built into first- and second-year courses 
- outstanding instructors
- can specialize in international relations
- can work in bc parliamentary system

cons are :
- might not be a stable degree and is oversaturated
- co-op had budget cuts.. so more comperitive
- harder to get experience needed for a MSW

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2. wilfrid laurier university - bachelor of social work
pros are :
- study social work from year 1 (direct-entry)
- class sizes 25-200
- can add a minor + teaching option (leads to bED) 
- semester abroad in 4th year
- teaches me clinical skills and training
- exposes me to subfields of social work 
- field placements at places like international organizations and hospitals 
- AMAZING professors and faculty 
- can do a minor in : law and society or human rights 
- competitive program (very lucky i got in)
- i get the proper experience needed for the MSW

cons :
- in downtown brantford where there has apparently been stabbings, break-ins, shootings, etc (however.. students from the campus have said its not that bad)

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3. wilfrid laurier university - BA in global studies
- can do a concentration ininternational development / peace and conflict
- courses with practical modules to develop essential skills like project management in global development contexts 
-  can do a social entrepreneurship minor to gain hands-on experience
- study global challenges (conflict, inequality, and environmental sustainability
- co-op program offered!
- can participate in the social innovation in the city course 
- can do international field placements focusing on peace and conflict resolution and economic development (volunteer experiences)
- learn a new language during my degree
- minor in :  legal studies, sociology or political science

cons :
- might not be a stable degree (oversaturated)
- more debt
- harder to get experience needed for a MSW

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please give me advice and information on what you think i should do/think of, that would be amazing!

Posted May 1, 2026, 5:56 PM UTC

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