Wilfrid Laurier University

Indigenous Studies (BA)

Wilfrid Laurier University

Faculty:Faculty of Liberal Arts - Brantford
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Aboriginal Studies
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $6,059
National: $6,362
International: $34,880

Tuition and incidental fees are charged based on your year of entry and the number of courses in which you are registered. Please visit the Laurier website to learn more about tuition and fees.

Description:

Examine the social, political, historical and cultural diversity of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and worldwide, all from Indigenous perspectives. Explore Indigenous intellectual traditions and how they apply to Indigenous and Canadian issues to advocate for respectful change. Learn intercultural communication and awareness that provides a foundation for career success in a variety of fields.

You must complete this program in combination with another Bachelor of Arts program.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75 to 100
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
English at 60%.
Transfer Requirements

Students applying to this program from another post-secondary institution are encouraged to review our transfer-specific requirements. This page will show you the admission requirements for your unique transfer situation and provide more details about transferring to Laurier.

College graduates applying to Laurier may be eligible for admission with one of our block transfer agreements or articulation agreements with specific college partners.

Learn more about our college pathway opportunities.
Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section.

International Admission Requirements


Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:

Average admission range: mid 70s
Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected]

Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]

* 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.

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