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Religious Studies (BA) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Explore how religion has shaped cultures, societies, politics, and history worldwide while building skills in research, communication, and critical thinking that are essential to many careers. Religion and religious practices have shaped human history, culture, politics, art, and everyday life for thousands of years. In Religious Studies, you'll explore the world's religions through an academic lens while gaining a deeper understanding of people and societies across cultures.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Study religions from around the world while learning how beliefs, traditions, and cultures shape societies. You'll develop strong research, writing, communication, and critical thinking skills through an interdisciplinary approach.

Career pathways

Graduates in Religious Studies develop cultural awareness, communication skills, research skills, and analytical skills that prepare them for careers in education, government, community organizations, communications, and many other sectors. Graduates pursue careers in education, public service, policy, social work, communications, cultural organizations, and non-profit leadership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum overall average: 70% Academic English 12 Four additional academic subjects

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

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