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For new students as of Fall 2025:you must complete at least oneFaculty of Arts program- as part of yourMulti-Track, Honours or Joint-Honoursrequirements - to graduate with a B.A. degree.
DO NOT use the Degree Evaluationon Minerva or the myProgress tool to confirm your program or degree requirements.You must confirm that you have completed your program requirements with your departmental program advisors. OASIS advisors cannot answer questions regarding myProgress audit sheets.
Requirements
Studentscompleting aBachelor of Arts degree at 鶹AV must successfully meet the following requirements in order to graduate (see table below).Carefully review this information, including the links to the official policies found in theeCalendar.In all cases, the eCalendar policy will prevail over any other interpretations.
BA Degree Requirements | Minimum Credit Requirements | Program Options | Program Advising| Exceeding the BA Degree Credit Requirement
BA Degree Requirements
In order to graduate from the BA degree, all students must: |
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Complete120 degree credits |
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Complete the Foundation Program, if entering in U0 | Program Requirements | |
For new students as of Fall 2025:you must complete at least oneFaculty of Arts program- as part of yourMulti-Track, Honours or Joint-Honoursrequirements - to graduate with a B.A. degree. Students who are in their U1 year of study (96 or fewer credits), must complete at least two different programs (i.e. at least one Major Concentration/Honours and one Minor Concentration)in two different academic disciplines offered to students in the Faculty of Arts.These programs of study must be entered on Minerva during the listed periods for making program changes. For example, if you are completing a Major Concentration in Psychology and a Minor Concentration in Behavourial Science,both programs are comprised of courses from the same academic department in Science andboth programs use the same subject code (PSYC). In such cases, youmust complete a third program of study offered in a different academic disciplineand subject code. Since this example shows two programs in Science, for students newly admitted as of Fall 2025, yourthird program must be selected from our list of Arts programs. Consult this website for information on programs offered and departmental advising available to students in the Faculty of Arts. Be informed about important faculty policies on course load, course overlap, taking courses outside of the Faculties of Arts and Science and selecting the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading option. DO NOT use the Degree Evaluation Tool on Minerva or MyProgess to confirm your program requirements since it may contain errors. |
Program Requirements |
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Complete at least 60 credits at 鶹AV |
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Complete at least 2/3 of all program requirements at 鶹AV |
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Earn grades of C or higher in all program requirements | Course Requirements | |
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0, review the information on Academic Standing as you complete your degree |
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Complete the BA degree within 10 semesters of full-time study (5 years), if entering in U0; complete the BA degree within 8 semesters of full-time study (4 years), if entering in U1 |
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Understanding your minimum credit requirement for a Bachelor of Arts degree
All students must complete a minimum of 120* credits for their undergraduate degree. These credits are divided into three categories. |
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Credits/Exemptions Advanced standing These pre-鶹AV credits will be applied toward your minimum 120 credit Bachelor of Arts degree and will determine your year of study. |
Program Credits These are required and complementary credits that are used to complete your program requirements. |
Elective credits Elective courses are courses which are NOT being used toward a departmental program you are completing. Normally, students select their electives from the courses listed in the Arts or Science section of the 鶹AV eCalendar You are allowed a maximum of 12 credits in elective courses taken in faculties other than the Faculties of Arts and of Science. You must ensure that you have completed the required prerequisite or co-requisite for any course for which you are registering by checking the course description in the 鶹AV eCalendar. |
Examples of ADVANCED STANDING with the typical number of credits granted: CEGEP (30 credits) * Explanation of “Minimum Credit Requirement” How is my year of study determined? U0 - Foundation Program students - You have been admitted without advanced standing or with less than 24 credits of advanced standing. U1 – University Year 1 students - You have been admitted with 24 or more credits of advanced standing. U2 – University Year 2 students - You have been admitted with the maximum of 60 credits of advanced standing. |
Understanding your program options
Option 1 |
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MULTI-TRACK system: The Faculty of Arts offers a 90-credit multi-track system that offers students a chance to select programs of study that reflect their interests by completing a major concentration complemented by at least a minor concentration. Major Concentration - is the student's primary area of study requiring the completion of 36 credits Minor Concentration - as opposed to a major, an area of secondary concentration, which is a called a minor and requires the completion of 18 credits Concentrations within option A and B cannot be within the same Subject Code (i.e. PSYC, ENGL) NOTE:
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Option A Major Concentration (36) + Minor Concentration (18) + 36 credits of electives |
Option B Major Concentration (36) + Minor Concentration (18) + Minor Concentration (18) + 18 credits of electives |
Option C Major Concentration (36) + Major Concentration (36) + 18 credits of electives |
Option 2 |
HONOURS or JOINT HONOURS: These programs demand a high degree of specialization in one or two disciplines and require you to maintain a high academic standing. Honours Program 1. Requires the completion of 42-60 credits 2. You must also complete a Minor Concentration (18 credits) in another program of study from a different teaching unit or department 3. Electives (12-30 credits) 4. Admission is normally after the U1 year of study 5. Minimum CGPA of 3.00 in the previous year; program GPA requirements vary according to department Joint Honours 1. Requires two programs of study from different disciplines 2. 30 to 36 credits in each component 3. Electives (minimum of 18 credits) 4. Admission is normally after the U1 year of study 5. Minimum CGPA of 3.00 in the previous year; program GPA requirements vary according to department 6. You are not required to complete a Minor Concentration Enriched Honours Program option: Spécialisation enrichie du Département des littératures de langue française, de traduction et de création 1. Requires the completion of 72 credits 2. Electives (18 credits) 3. Minimum program GPA requirements of 3.00. 4. You are not required to complete a Minor Concentration For new students as of Fall 2025:you must complete at least oneFaculty of Arts program- as part of your Honours or Joint-Honoursrequirements - to graduate with a B.A. degree |
Option 3 |
Faculty Program: An approved selection of courses drawn from departments in at least two faculties to form an interdisciplinary program of study. Program option: 1. Environment Requires the completion of 54 credits Students do not need to complete a second program of study. Note: The Faculty Program inIndustrial Relationswas retired in 2022 and is no longer available |