Are you curious by nature and interested in studying many subjects at the same time?
Are you hesitant, undecided, and not sure what you want to study?
The BA in Interdisciplinary Studies program is meant for you. It is flexible and provide you not only with a solid general education in a setting known for its vibrancy, but also with the opportunity to take a range of courses in Arts-specific fields (fine arts, humanities, languages and literatures) or even in other faculties. You can also do a minor – but it is not compulsory – in a specific subject, like foreign languages, art history, music, theatre, communication, history, geography, religious studies, linguistics, etc.
This program is offered in English and in French.
90 units
Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2019-2020 calendars for the previous requirements.
A maximum of 45 course units can be taken at the 1000 level.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Skills | ||
| ENG 1100 | Workshop in Essay Writing | 3 Units |
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Reasoning and Critical Thinking | ||
| Philosophy: Ideas and Arguments | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1 | ||
| Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1 | ||
| Selected Topics in Literature and Composition | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1 | ||
| Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1 | ||
| Moral Reasoning | ||
| Fundamental Philosophical Questions | ||
| Great Philosophers | ||
| Philosophy: Themes and Texts | ||
| Total: | 12 Units | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | ||
| A combination of elective courses, of options, of minors and/or of majors including at least: 2 | 78 Units | |
18 course units within the Faculty of Arts, of which at least 12 units must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. | ||
| Total: | 78 Units | |
Note(s)
- 1
This course has variable topics. Students may take this course twice.
- 2
For a combination of Majors , Minors or Options, the main program of study must be in the Faculty of Arts.
120 units
Students who enroll in a combination of Majors, Minors and / or Options must have the primary component within the Faculty of Arts.
Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2019-2020 calendars for the previous requirements.
A maximum of 48 course units can be taken at the 1000 level.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Skills | ||
| ENG 1100 | Workshop in Essay Writing | 3 Units |
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Reasoning and Critical Thinking | ||
| Philosophy: Ideas and Arguments | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1 | ||
| Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1 | ||
| Selected Topics in Literature and Composition | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1 | ||
| Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts 1 | ||
| Moral Reasoning | ||
| Fundamental Philosophical Questions | ||
| Great Philosophers | ||
| Philosophy: Themes and Texts | ||
| Total: | 12 Units | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | ||
| A combination of elective courses, of options, of minors and/or of majors including at least: 2 | 108 Units | |
30 course units within the Faculty of Arts, of which at least 12 units must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. | ||
| Total: | 108 Units | |
Note(s)
- 1
This course has variable topics. Students may take this course twice.
- 2
For a combination of Majors, Minors or Options, the main program of study must be in the Faculty of Arts.