Laurier’s exciting new partnership with Cardiff University in Wales offers you the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a master’s degree (MA or MSc) in just five years.
Your academic journey begins at Laurier's Waterloo campus, earning a BA in Archaeology and Heritage Studies or Communication Studies. Then head to Cardiff University--one of the United Kingdom's leading universities--where you'll complete a one-year hands-on Master of Science (MSc) in Archaeological Sciences or a Master of Arts (MA) offered by the School of Journalism, Media and Culture Programme.
These practical degrees are widely respected and deliver the training, skills and knowledge to help you make your mark in the media or the heritage industries upon graduation. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
English at 60%. Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart.
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].
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.
Note: Students who have completed or will be completing 2.5 or more attempted credits at other postsecondary institutions will not be considered for admission to the direct entry co-op program.
Learn more about our college pathway opportunities here. |
| Test Scores: | - DuoLingo [min. 120] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70]
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| Application Notes : | Laurier's language of instruction is English. If you have not studied for three or more years in an English curriculum, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency to our Recruitment and Admissions office. |
* 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.