Bachelor of Arts and Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Honours)/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Junior) (Five Year Accelerated): Fees & Entry Requirements at Lakehead University, Canada

Bachelor of Arts and Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Honours)/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Junior) (Five Year Accelerated)

Canada

What will I learn?

Our Interdisciplinary Studies program is flexible in its design, allowing you to customize your educational experience. You will be encouraged to think beyond the confines of a traditional undergraduate degree and take a range of courses in different disciplines that are oriented to your individual career aspirations. As an Interdisciplinary Studies major, you can choose any two disciplinary areas from the following: Anthropology, Biology, Criminology, English, General Science, Geography, History, Media, Film and Communications, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology. You will develop advanced critical thinking skills, problem-solving strategies and specialized knowledge pertaining to a variety of topics. We also offer the ability to pursue concentrations in Environment in Politics and Culture, Human Nature, Social Justice, and International Conflict and Human Rights.You may also choose to combine your degree with a Concurrent Education degree that allows you to teach Primary-Junior grades. If you are thinking about teaching in the future, our Interdisciplinary Program provides the broad range of knowledge necessary to teach at the Primary-Junior level.

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$24,106.66 (14,61,984) per year
Books/Supplies 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected March 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Orillia

500 University Avenue,

Orillia,

Ontario,

L3V 0B9, Central Canada, Canada

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$24,106.66 (14,61,984) per year
Books/Supplies 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Orillia

500 University Avenue,

Orillia,

Ontario,

L3V 0B9, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);or Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma;A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses;A minimum 70%* overall final averageInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme applicants who achieve their diploma with a total score of at least 24 may be eligible for admission. Three Higher Level subjects must be completed. Prerequisite courses can be presented at either Standard Level or Higher Level. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Some of our competitive programs may require a total score greater than 24.Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.) Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12);Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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