Liberal Studies (B.A.)

 

Are you interested in several majors but can’t decide? Are you not feeling connected to any one major? If you would prefer to explore a variety of subjects, then a Liberal Studies major may be exactly right for you.

 

The Liberal Studies major at Waterloo allows students to plan a course of study that is flexible; that can be full-time, part-time, on campus and/or online and is, therefore, a good fit for students whose interests fall outside a discipline-specific major, transfer students, and returning students. 

 

Students registered in the Liberal Studies academic plan include:

Study online
 

Students taking online courses are an important part of the University of Waterloo's community and each term there are more than 100 Arts courses offered online to help students complete their studies no matter where they are. Online learners are also welcome to utilise most of the resources and support services provided on campus. For more information see Centre for Extended Learning.

 

Have you decided to change major? No problem! Many students choose the Liberal Studies major and explore different subjects and then decide later on to move into another Arts major or enrol in the Honours Arts and Business program as an Honours Liberal Studies student. For more information see the Arts Declare your Major website.

 

Liberal Studies academic plan requirements
 

The Faculty of Arts offers an Honours Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Studies) degree as well as 3-Year and 4-Year General Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Studies) degrees. Students pursuing the Honours Liberal Studies academic plan can also combine this with the Arts and Business academic plan.

 

Students should consult the undergraduate academic calendar for further information about their Liberal Studies requirements. Students pursuing a BA with Liberal Studies must meet common degree requirements, minimum program-level (BA degree) requirements, and plan-level (Liberal Studies) requirements, as well as maintain minimum cumulative averages to be in satisfactory standing. More information about these requirements can also be found in the Liberal Studies section of the BA Degree Requirements page, and students are encouraged to consult with their Liberal Studies academic advisor to plan their studies effectively. 

 

 

Continuation in this academic plan requires a minimum cumulative overall average of 60% and a minimum cumulative average of 65% in Faculty of Arts courses.

 

- a minimum cumulative Faculty of Arts average of 65%
- at least 7.5 academic course units (15 courses) in the Faculty of Arts, including:
- a minimum of one academic course unit (two courses) in the Faculty of Arts at the 300-level or above

 

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.