Arts and Contemporary Studies (BA Honours) at Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Our diverse and politically charged social space is the focus of this interdisciplinary program. Students explore the encounters of language, perspective and value that shape contemporary politics, culture and society.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: Faculty of Arts | Duration: Full-time, 4-year; Full-time, 5-year co-op | Study mode: full-time; co-op option | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The degree consists of a range of courses that allow students to examine complex social issues from multiple perspectives in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Career pathways

This unique program combines the intellectual agility and other benefits of a liberal arts education with the hands-on, applied skills and competencies in areas critical to career flexibility in the 21st century.

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Application information

Entry requirements

O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses, including Grade 12 U English. Notes: ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English. A grade of 70 percent or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

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 admission is for the Fall term (Fall 2027 admission is open for applications). Some undergraduate programmes accept international applicants for winter admission (January start), subject to space availability.

Fall 2027 admission: the guaranteed consideration date for applications to all programmes is February 1; complete applications and amendments received by this date receive equal consideration, and many programmes continue to accept applications afterwards. The OUAC application deadline is in January. Grades-Plus programmes have programme-specific deadlines for non-academic requirements, submitted through the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.torontomu.ca/admissions/undergraduate/apply/

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