Program Overview

Language and Intercultural Relations - BA (Hons)

The Language and Intercultural Relations degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) teaches intercultural empathy and helps students understand and facilitate communication between cultures. The program prepares students to tackle challenges in various professional sectors.

Program Details

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
• Full-time formats: 4 Year, 5-Year Co-op
• Part-time format: Not available
• Requirements: Grades-Only
• Grade range: Low 70s
• Faculty: Faculty of Arts
• Experiential learning: Co-op available

Is this Degree for You?

The ability to respond effectively to cultural diversity is essential in the 21st century. This immersive program will teach students intercultural empathy and help them understand and facilitate communication between cultures. All students choose options in either French, Spanish, or Speech Science.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

• Co-op available
• Students will graduate with competencies in research, analysis, leadership, and problem-solving, preparing them to enter and thrive in a global market and workforce.

Options

• French
• Spanish
• Speech Science

First-Year Courses

1st Semester

• LIR 100 Global Models in Intercultural Relations
• SSH 205 Academic Writing and Research
• Two courses from Table I (REQUIRED GROUP 1)
• One Open Elective

2nd Semester

• SSH 105 Critical Thinking
• Two courses from Table I (REQUIRED GROUP 1)
• One course from Table II (CORE ELECTIVE)
• One Open Elective

Career Possibilities

• Content writer
• Diplomat
• Interpreter
• Multilingual communications advisor
• Settlement coordinator

Employer Possibilities

• City of Toronto
• Duolingo
• Global Payments Inc.
• Government of Canada
• Toronto District School Board (TDSB)

Further Education

• Anthropology
• Education
• Immigration and Settlement Studies (MA)
• Language studies
• Public Policy and Administration (MA)

Requirements

This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.

Academic Requirements for Full-Time, 4-Year Program

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
• Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%: English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)

An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year.

Fees and Funding

Tuition and Fees Range

For detailed fees information, visit the tuition and fees by program and costs to expect page.

• Full-time format:
  • Ontario: $7,287 - $7,312
  • Out-of-province: $8,826 - $8,851
  • International: $36,818 - $36,843

Toronto Metropolitan University awards more than $20M in awards, scholarships, and bursaries throughout all years of study.

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts programs combine a liberal arts education with practical learning designed to make students well-rounded, informed, and highly employable.

Faculty of Arts Degree Programs

• Arts and Contemporary Studies - BA (Hons)
• Criminology - BA (Hons)
• Economics and Finance - BA (Hons)
• English - BA (Hons)
• Environmental and Urban Sustainability - BA (Hons)
• Geographic Analysis - BA (Hons)
• History - BA (Hons)
• Language and Intercultural Relations - BA (Hons)
• Philosophy - BA (Hons)
• Politics and Governance - BA (Hons)
• Psychology - BA (Hons)
• Public Administration and Governance - BA (Hons)
• Sociology - BA (Hons)
• Undeclared Arts

Experience Toronto Metropolitan University

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