Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies

    Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies

    Duration4 year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies

    About

    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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    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.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 86

    English Program Requirements

    If you’re applying for an English-language program and have not completed at least three years of full-time study in an institution where English is the only language of instruction (aside from in language courses) in a country where English is an official language, you must submit your official score in one of the following language tests. The official results must be sent directly to us online from the test centre.

    In order to be considered for a program offered in English at the University of Ottawa, you must demonstrate that you are sufficiently proficient in the language to follow a postsecondary academic program. Please note that citizenship is not considered when evaluating English proficiency. To show that your English proficiency is at the academic level required for university studies, provide proof of either:

    • Postsecondary studies in English; or
    • Last three years of high school taken in English (Grades 10, 11 or 12)

    Remember: Language requirements are not based on citizenship. They are based on your country of study.

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies

    University of Ottawa

    University of Ottawa

    Canada

    Canada, Ottawa