Students who have a wide variety of interests, Honours Arts gives them the freedom to explore it.
In the University of Waterloo's largest and most flexible first-year program, students will use their first two terms to test the waters. Sample courses from the humanities, social sciences, fine and performing arts, and languages and cultures. Discover subjects students weren’t exposed to in high school, or delve deeper into their favourite subject at the university level.
Honours Arts will give students the critical thinking skills to analyze issues, make persuasive arguments, write well, and speak with conviction — skills that will serve them well along any career path.
Students can delve into the roots of Western civilization and gain a deep understanding of ancient Greece and Rome — cultures that continue to shape thinking and society today.
Students can discover the enduring ideas of greats like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Master enough ancient Greek and Latin to study classic texts in their original language. Students will explore many facets of antiquity: from history, religion, and philosophy to art, science, and technology.
Meanwhile, students will have lots of room to round out their education with courses from other departments or faculties and with work experience through co-op. Once they have graduated, the broad thinking demanded by the program will serve students well in a range of careers, including law, policy, culture, education, and more.
| Level | Bachleors |
| Discipline | Arts and Humanities |
| Duration | 60 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | CAD 251 |
| Tuition Fees | CAD 42520 |
| Campus | Main |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 90 |
| PTE | 63 |
| Duolingo | 120 |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 85%
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