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Wilfrid Laurier University

Global Studies (BA)

Program Information

School:Wilfrid Laurier University
Faculty:Faculty of Arts - Waterloo
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:International/Global Studies
Description: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.
URL:Global Studies (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*

Tuition and incidental fees are charged based on your year of entry and the number of courses in which you are registered. Please visit the Laurier website to learn more about tuition and fees.

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75 to 100
Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  •  Grade12 English 

English at 60%. Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart.

International Admission Requirements

Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:

Average admission range: mid 70s
Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected]

Transfer Requirements

Students applying to this program from another post-secondary institution are encouraged to review our transfer-specific requirements. This page will show you the admission requirements for your unique transfer situation and provide more details about transferring to Laurier.

College graduates applying to Laurier's Global Studies program may be eligible for admission with one of our block transfer agreements.

Note: Students who have completed or will be completing 2.5 or more attempted credits at other postsecondary institutions will not be considered for admission to the direct entry co-op program.

Learn more about our college pathway opportunities here.

Test Scores:
  • 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]

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on October 02, 2025