Cultural Studies (BA in Combination) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Question the forces that shape human culture, like class, race, gender, and power, and develop the critical skills to drive change on the issues that matter most, in Wilfrid Laurier University's Cultural Studies (BA in Combination) program. This interdisciplinary program is ideal for students who are passionate about social change, combining perspectives from social sciences, humanities and arts. You’ll tackle unique assignments and learn how to draw critical conclusions about everyday experienc

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) or January (winter term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

client support specialist; communications writer; community manager; copywriter; cultural anthropologist; digital media assistant; human resources professional; museum curator; reporter; social media strategist; technical writer

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Entry requirements

Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60%

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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