BA Global Great Books (Major) at Huron University College

Programme overview

Global Great Books is an interdisciplinary program built on discussion of enduring questions about the human condition through major works of thought, with gallery trips, Stratford visits and community partnerships.

What you will study

Sample courses include The Pursuit of Happiness, The Meaning of Life and Friends and Lovers.

Career pathways

Politician, humanitarian, lawyer, professor, business strategist, journalist, diplomat, teacher or non-profit professional.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is holistic and includes a personal statement; English proficiency (if required) is IELTS 6.5 overall with no section below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 83 (tests before 21 Jan 2026) or 4.5 overall (tests from 21 Jan 2026), Duolingo 115 or PTE Academic 58. Curriculum-specific grade requirements are listed on the admission page by secondary-school curriculum.

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,171 a year (2026-2027). Ontario-resident Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Fall/Winter 2026-27 tuition column only for the Arts and Social Science (FASS) fee group, full-time 4.0 credits or more, Year 1; the schedule gives fees by faculty fee group and year of study, no Source

International applicants: CAD 47,493 a year (2026-2027). International students. Fall/Winter 2026-27 tuition column only for the Arts and Social Science (FASS) fee group, full-time 4.0 credits or more, Year 1; the schedule gives fees by faculty fee group and year of study, not by individual programme. Year 4 tu Source

Main intake: September (Fall/Winter session). Applicants who want to start in January apply through Huron's internal application.

Applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); applicants starting in January, or starting in September 2026 after referral, use Huron's internal application via the Huron Connect Portal.

Apply through the official page: https://huronu.ca/future-students/admission-information/

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