Multidisciplinary Studies (BA)

Lead a personalized academic journey intended to break traditional disciplinary boundaries. Work alongside an academic advisor to create a custom undergraduate degree made for your individual interests and goals. Develop versatile skills, critical thinking and adaptability for dynamic professions during hands-on learning experiences and coursework. You’ll finish this program with confidence that you’re prepared to excel in a rapidly evolving job market.

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Program Details

Degree Highlights

Your future professors work to make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on:

  • Customize Your Degree
    You can customize your degree with up to two disciplinary minors or options from over 30 possibilities. Work with an academic advisor to create your own personalized degree to match your academic and professional goals.
  • Flexible Study Options
    Study this program online or on-campus depending on your preference. Multidisciplinary Studies is offered by the Faculty of Arts on the Waterloo campus and the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences on the Brantford campus, as well as fully online. Apply to your preferred location on the OUAC application.
  • Accelerate Your Degree
    Fast-track your future by completing your degree in just three years. By working with your Academic Advisor and taking courses during the summer semesters, you can graduate early and get a head start on your career or graduate studies. 

Top Experiences

Here are just a few examples of the experiences you’ll have access to in the Multidisciplinary Studies program:

  • Apply Your Knowledge in a Capstone Project
    In your final year, bring everything you’ve learned together in an immersive capstone course. You'll work closely with your instructor and peers to design and complete an independent research project, gaining valuable experience in critical thinking, collaboration, and academic inquiry.
  • Meet with Fellow Students
    Get involved in a student association like the Arts Undergrad Society during your degree and take part in student-led events and initiatives.
  • Study Abroad
    Study abroad for a semester to immerse yourself in another culture and expand the walls of your classroom.
  • Ensure a Supportive Start
    Ease your transition into university with our first-year courses, AF105S (Skills) and AF105W (Writing). These courses help you build the foundations for academic success, developing key skills in time management, critical thinking, research, and writing. 

Courses, Options and Pathways

Courses

Get a glimpse of what you will study throughout your degree. See what your first-year classes will look like through sample courses and start exploring what your upper academic years can offer.

Program Options

Explore a variety of courses, specializations and pathway options that let you shape your degree around your unique interests and goals. Find out how you can customize your experience and prepare for what’s next.

Admissions

  • Format: full time or part time
  • Duration: four years
  • Start: September (fall term), January (winter term) or May (spring term)

Your Career Awaits

It’s not only about the journey; it’s about the destination. Let us help you get set up for a meaningful career. Here are just some examples of our graduates' destinations. What's yours?

Note: Additional training and education may be required.

  • project manager
  • teacher
  • human resources manager
  • policy analyst
  • health care administrator
  • brand strategist

Support After Graduation

Alumni for life means that you have access to Career and Employment Support offered at Laurier for your entire career.

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Tuition and Scholarships

Getting a university education is an investment in your future.

At Laurier, we take financial health seriously by providing a wide variety of funding opportunities for you throughout your degree, such as scholarships and bursaries, and by equipping you with the skills to manage your finances effectively in the years to come.

 

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Program Locations

Choose to take Multidisciplinary Studies online or on campus.

The Brantford campus is woven into the downtown core of the City of Brantford and is home to more than 3,000 students. With classrooms and study spaces close to great restaurants, shopping and hiking trails, you get the best of both worlds.

The Waterloo campus is home to more than 17,700 undergraduate and graduate students. You're steps away from classes, residence, and campus amenities on this close-knit campus.

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Delivered In Person and Online

Get the best of both worlds. In this program, you attend some scheduled classes in a physical classroom and participate in online learning.

Some online components may be live at scheduled times (virtual synchronous), while others can be completed independently (virtual asynchronous). Your course syllabus will outline when you’re expected to be in class and when you’ll be learning online.

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Connect with Us

Questions? Email chooselaurier@wlu.ca, call 548.889.8888 or see all contact information.


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