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Undergraduate Studies

Canadian Studies Major | Undergraduate

Sheilah Ayers
The multidisciplinary major in Canadian Studies is a 40-course Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program. As a Canadian Studies student, you can select a major in Economics, English, History, Modern Languages, Indigenous Studies or Political Science. You can also opt for Canadian Studies as your BA major for the Combined BA/BEd or BA/BMgt programs.

You will be required to take a minimum of 20 courses to complete the major. This includes courses in English and French, as well as courses in three additional disciplines and one Independent Study.

Additional Opportunities

Students in the Faculty of Arts and Science have a number of special opportunities available including:

In addition to developing exceptional written and oral communication skills in the program, you will also develop your critical and analytical thinking skills, your information acquisition and management skills, as well as your attention to detail. All of these abilities are highly sought after in the business world and can be applied to practically any working scenario.

For more information, see your Program Planning Guide or speak to an Academic Advisor.