BA Governance, Leadership and Ethics (Major) at Huron University College

Programme overview

Governance, Leadership and Ethics (GLE) explores decision-making and the impact of leadership styles, preparing students to engage in civic life and strengthen local and global communities.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Science | Department: Governance, Leadership and Ethics | Duration: 3.5-4 years (full time, 4.0-5.0 credits per year) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include Ethics and Value Theory, Empowering Citizens and Political Scandals in History. Each student works with a faculty advisor on individual research-learning opportunities.

Career pathways

Civil service, government and international agency advising, policy research, journalism, media, film, business and community advocacy.

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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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