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Wilfrid Laurier University

Arts Degree (BA) + Law Degree (LLB), University of Sussex

Program Information

School:Wilfrid Laurier University
Faculty:Faculty of Human and Social Sciences - Waterloo or Brantford
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Art/Art Studies, General
Law (LL.B, J.D., B.C.L.)
Description:Among the first of its kind for a Canadian university, you will earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Laurier and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom in only six years.

Complete a BA in Criminology, English, History, Human Rights, or Law and Society in Brantford, or English, History, Philosophy, or Political Science in Waterloo. Gain international experience by studying abroad in the United Kingdom for your LLB and then return to Laurier in your final year.
URL:Arts Degree (BA) + Law Degree (LLB), University of Sussex at Wilfrid Laurier University
Length:6 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.
Careers:4

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*78 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 70%
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 may be eligible for admission with one of our block transfer agreements. Please see the program specific pathway pages for more details.

Note: Transfer students will be considered on a case-by-case basis and admitted to the first year of their Bachelor of Arts program at Laurier.
Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Prerequisites section.
International Admission Requirements
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:
  • Average admission range: high 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].

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

* 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