Spanish (BA in Combination) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Master fluency in Spanish and develop a deep appreciation for the cultures, histories and societies of the Spanish-speaking world in Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Spanish. You’ll build genuine language skills, multilingual communications skills and, cross-cultural awareness and while connecting with one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. Study abroad in Spain and immerse yourself in the language and culture, gaining a broader international perspective. Graduate

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

bilingual officers; communications specialist; dialect coach; ESL instructor; film translator (dubbing); foreign correspondent; interpreter; policy analyst; teacher/educator; translator

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Application information

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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