Study Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies at University of Waterloo in Canada, Faculty of Arts
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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

Canada

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What will I learn?

One of the joys of being in university is having time to broaden your horizons, discover new interests, and get involved in a range of extracurricular activities. Liberal Studies gives you that freedom. Commonly called a liberal arts degree at other universities, Liberal Studies allows you to explore many different subjects in the humanities, social sciences, languages and cultures, and fine and performing arts courses you’d like to take from some of Waterloo's other faculties. You can add focus to your degree with a minor or minors, or keep it completely general. (And if you do fall passionately in love with a subject along the way, you can switch into a major at any point.) An academic advisor can help you plan your degree and choose courses. You can also enrich your learning through Waterloo’s EDGE (experiential education) certificate or by studying Liberal Studies as part of the Honours Arts and Business degree.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$58,000.00 (US$ 41,689) per year
Residence fee-Traditional Double Room Fall 8758, Spring 5847, Winter 5847
Application deadline

Expected January 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Waterloo Main Campus

200 University Avenue West,

Waterloo,

Ontario,

N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have completed an Ontario high school diploma or equivalent.Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including. Any Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of at least 70%). Admission average: Low 80s (co-op and regular).

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

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