Bachelor of Arts

Admission Requirements

Program Benefits

Flexible Career Pathways

Flexibility to change majors during your course to help you find your true path.

Variable Course Selection

Sample courses from different programs, and even from across disciplines, to determine your unique area of focus.

Gain Practical Experience

Put theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills to practice through experience-based learning opportunities.

Enlightenment and Expertise

Develop the knowledge and skills from a faculty of acclaimed researchers and internationally celebrated experts to drive real-world impact.

Career Pathways

The hands-on experience and essential skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership will equip you to thrive in a variety of fields. 92.9% of our BA graduates are employed within 6 months — one of the highest employment rates among Ontario universities – including positions as experts in government, education, business, and more below:

Just a few career paths our graduates successfully pursue:

Communications Specialist
Education & Development Coordinator
Event & Sponsorship Specialist
Fraud Investigator
International Advisor
Talent Development Artist
Theatre Artistic Director

Romario Smith, Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art

I’m most proud of my first solo art show on campus. Based on the anime TV series Sailor Moon, “To the Moon and Back” — a collection of paintings about how the show has affected Queer youth — reclaims Queer themes that were censored from the show when it was brought to North America.

Romario Smith
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art

Why a Bachelor of Arts?

Tackle Real-World Issues

Become an expert in reimagining possibilities for real-world problems in outreach, policy, research, art and more.

Drive Positive Impact

Whether on a global scale or in local communities, Arts provides various skills in synthesizing information, expressing ideas and strategic thinking to drive positive changes and impact and give you a competitive edge.

A Multitude of Majors

Choose from 26 majors and more than 60 minors in arts, humanities, science or business and shape your future on your own terms.

Honours Requirements

Choose from a variety of in-person and online courses with your 4-year Bachelor of Arts degree. You can add on one or more certificates in Business, Communication or Public Policy and Administration to gain a competitive edge.

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
26: Specialized Majors
50: Minors
13: Majors with Co-op Option
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3 & 4: Year Degrees

Program Information

Year	Class	Code	Credits
1	Introduction to Anthropology	ANTH*1150	0.50
1	Culture and Technology: Keywords	CTS*1000	0.50
1	Introductory Microeconomics	ECON*1050	0.50
1	Food, Poverty and Hunger	FARE*1300	0.50
1	Understanding Development and Global Inequalities	IDEV*1000	0.50
1	Amadeus to Zeppelin: Music and Culture I	MUSC*1060	0.50
1	Introductory Philosophy: Social & Political Issues	PHIL*1010	0.50
1	Understanding Politics	POLS*1150	0.50
1	Introduction to Psychology	PSYC*1000	0.50
1	Crime and Criminal Justice	SOC*1500	0.50
1	The Language of Media	THST*1200	0.50