North American Studies (BA in Combination) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Study North America as a distinct historical, cultural, political and economic entity in Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Arts (BA) in North American Studies, understanding how its countries interact and influence each other. Tailor your degree to the issues that matter most and focus your studies in one of four key areas: business and economy, culture and identity, public policy or Indigenous Peoples. This interdisciplinary program is ideal for students curious about cross-border issues

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

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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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