Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interdisciplinary Studies

This B.A. program is housed in the Faculty of Arts, and is overseen by the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee, consisting of three faculty members from the Faculty of Arts Council. Each student will design his or her own program with the guidance of the Committee. The Committee will ensure that each student has a supervisor who will direct the independent study project at the 4000-level, and serve as the student's academic advisor. The student's individualized course map will be approved by the Committee, reviewed annually, and revised if necessary.Self-motivated, independent students will enjoy a personalized journey through their study and experience a tailored education, both relevant and rewarding.The Major in Interdisciplinary Studies is a four-year program which requires students to select three subject areas of study in Arts, as well as a fourth area for a Minor. In their final year, students take a capstone project course with a faculty supervisor which brings together the different themes of their program. The project can be a research essay or literature review, or it can incorporate a creative project.


Career Opportunities
Professional writing and communication, information management, filmmaking and video production, print and television journalism, creative writing, public relations and media design, non-profit administration and development, education, law and civil service, graduate studies, cultural events programming, management and administration, professional programs, independent business ownership.

All-Academic Transcripts (for students not currently registered in an Ontario high school)

For international students currently enrolled in an Ontario High School, your guidance counsellor will submit your grades on your behalf. Please remember to submit language scores and supporting documentation as required.

Applicants require the successful completion of a secondary school diploma with the equivalent course requirements as Ontario applicants listed in the Grade 12 course equivalencies by Province section below.

Applicants from other provinces or territories require a completed Grade 12 with a minimum 70% average.

IELTS - 6.5 overall No band lower than 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 88 overall, Computer-based TOEFL (CBT) - 230 overall, PTE Academic - 60 overall