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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Calendar
Liberal Studies (three year)
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General information
Pursuing Liberal Studies entails deepening one’s capacity for effective communication, incisive analysis, creative thinking and critical self-reflection. It is not just a university graduate’s overall sum of knowledge, but the capacity to increase, deepen, distribute and apply that knowledge, which matters most in an ever-changing world. Preparing students to flourish in their personal and professional lives informs the holistic, interdisciplinary, inquiry-driven approach of the Liberal Studies program. Creating awareness and compassion, fostering civic engagement and nurturing the needs of the whole student are central to the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities’ mission to equip students with the intellectual and interpersonal skills they need to excel in all facets of life. Building on the disciplinary strengths of the university as a whole—and the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities in particular—Liberal Studies enables students to pursue their academic interests and professional aspirations beyond the disciplinary confines of other programs. Consisting of an introductory and capstone course, plus continuous opportunities for personalized institutional guidance and support, the Liberal Studies 3-year undergraduate degree program grants students the flexibility to decide which courses to take among the fascinating array of offerings at the university. Admission requirements
Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U). All other applicants should refer to admissions for the requirements for their specific category of admission. Note: Students intending to take Science courses as part of their Liberal Studies program are strongly recommended to have Advanced Functions (MHF4U), and two of Biology (SBI4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U). Degree and major requirements
To be eligible for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies, students must meet both the degree requirements and requirements of the major as outlined below for a total of 90 credit hours. Each year prior to course registration, the order and timing of course offerings will be released by the faculty and communicated to students. Although reasonable efforts will be made to adhere to the Liberal Studies program major, course requirements and term offerings may change.
Required first-year courses for all Bachelor of Arts students in Liberal Studies [18 credit hours]
Liberal Studies major [72 credit hours]
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No more than 42 credit hours can be taken at the 1000-level. In addition to LBAT 2000U and LBAT 4000U , students are required to complete one Faculty of Social Science and Humanities methodology course, and at least one humanities course offered in another Faculty of Social Science and Humanities program. |
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