Cultivate and challenge modern insights into critical global issues affecting communities and societies worldwide. We are united by our common humanity but often divided by race, culture, class, gender and citizenship. Develop a deep understanding of complex problems like armed conflict, refugees, economic development, environmental change and human rights, and learn how individuals, communities, and governments drive positive change.

Graduate with skills to tackle complex problems and contribute meaningfully to your community and workplace.

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120]

If you've completed studies at another college or university, you may be eligible to transfer into Wilfrid Laurier University's Global Studies (BA) program. Admission requirements vary depending on your academic background and the number of postsecondary courses you've completed.

To find out if you can transfer into this program, we encourage you to:

1. Review our transfer admission requirements to find the criteria that applies to your unique situation, including information about transfer credits and academic requirements.
2. Explore our transfer pathway opportunities to see how your previous studies may count toward this program.

Important Transfer Credit Information

Students who have completed (or will complete) 2.5 or more attempted postsecondary credits at another institution are not eligible for direct-entry co-op admission in this program.