Liberal Studies

University of Waterloo

Canada, Waterloo

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University of Waterloo

Canada , Waterloo

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines6-May-2078

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 48,000 / year

Next Intake 6-May-2078

Liberal Studies

About

Flexibility is the name of the game

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 – plus 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 and Global Experience Certificate programs – or by studying Liberal Studies as part of the Honours Arts and Business degree.

100+ subject areas. With more than 100 different subject areas at Waterloo, you have plenty of choice! (You can even complete your degree entirely online.)
Transfer students welcome. Liberal Studies allows you to complete up to half of your courses in other programs or by transfer credit from past studies.

Disciplines

Faculty of Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admissions

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)

Career

What can you do with a liberal arts degree?

The incredible flexibility of the Liberal Studies program means that your career prospects are limited only by your imagination and how you choose to develop your skills and knowledge while at Waterloo. You can pursue a wide range of advanced degrees – such as law, education, and master's degrees – or launch your career in government, education, finance, insurance, law, business, and more.

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Business Development Agent – Allstate Insurance Company of Canada
Workforce Development – Sheridan College
Tax Auditor – Canada Revenue Agency
Junior Accountant – Dunsire Developments Inc
Career Advisor – University of Waterloo
Executive Assistant – Mondelez International

Learn about the future of careers in arts, humanities, social sciences, languages, and creative arts.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 48,000 / year

How to Apply

If you plan to be a full-time Waterloo student, you'll apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), which handles applications to each of Ontario's universities.

Applying through the OUAC means that you'll apply and/or submit grades to the OUAC instead of multiple Ontario universities. OUAC will send your information to each Ontario university you apply to.

Ontario high school students

If you're currently registered in an Ontario high school, you'll apply using the OUAC 101 application and your high school will send your grade information to us.

All other students

You'll use the OUAC 105 application for full-time studies and you'll need to arrange for your transcripts to be sent to us.

If you're interested in part-time or online studies, there is a separate application process.

Be sure to apply by the application deadline (February 1 for most programs).

Within two weeks of receiving your application from the OUAC, we'll email you with your Waterloo student number and any actions you might need to take.

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