At Carleton, you can structure your BA according to what you want to achieve. You can pursue an intensive Honours degree or a General program. You can choose a minor subject to complement your major subject and you can, in certain cases, pursue a concentration or a specialization—a set of courses directed towards a designated area of expertise. If you are interested in two fields of study, you may be able to pursue them in a combined program. In our BA programs, you are given plenty of opportunity to hone your research, writing and presentation skills—skills that are all highly valued by future employers. Many programs also offer work-study options including co-op and field placements.
What makes Carleton’s BA program special? We offer a variety of options that makes our BA ideal for students wishing to expand both their intellectual horizons and their range of potential career paths: First-year Seminars (FYSMs) get you away from lecture halls and into small classes with fewer than 30 students; and the BA Undeclared option allows you to explore your academic options and find your own path in your first year.
Students who would like to gain French language skills can add a Minor in French or, in some BA programs, earn the notation Mention : Français by completing part of their course requirements in French and by demonstrating a knowledge of the history and culture of French Canada.
Some BA degrees are offered as an Honours (4 years) and General (3 years) program
* African Studies
* Anthropology
* Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies
* Art History
* Biology (BA)
* Canadian Studies
* Childhood and Youth Studies
* Criminology and Criminal Justice
* English
* Environmental Studies
* European and Russian Studies
* Film Studies
* French
* Geography (BA)
* Geomatics
* Greek and Roman Studies
* History
* History and Theory of Architecture
* Human Rights and Social Justice
* Indigenous Studies
* Law (BA)
* Linguistics (BA)
* Music (BA)
* Philosophy
* Political Science
* Psychology (BA)
* Religion
* Sociology
* Undeclared
* Women’s and Gender Studies |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 73 to 76 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
All BA programs require English; and the BA in Biology requires English and Chemistry and Math is recommended. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 60]
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| Application Notes : | If you present scored in the mid-range you may be eligible for an offer of admission with an ESL requirement. This means that Carleton will admit you to your degree program with the requirement that you complete Foundation English language classes.
For details on what constitutes as mid-range, please visit our website: https://admissions.carleton.ca/esl/ |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
