Global Studies (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Explore the forces that divide and connect people across the globe in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Global Studies. Study issues such as armed conflict, human rights, migration, economic development and environmental change, while developing the skills to understand complex global challenges and drive real solutions. You’ll build skills in critical analysis, research, cross-cultural communication, and policy evaluation, all skills valued across sectors including governmen

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

communications, public relations and outreach; global business development; international development; interpretation / translation; journalism; law (fields such as human rights, migration, trade); negotiation and dispute resolution; refugee settlement and support; tourism management; urban planning

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Entry requirements

Global Studies (BA): Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% Global Studies (BA) with Co-op: Average admission range: low 80s 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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