Language and Intercultural Relations - BA (Hons)
Language and Intercultural Relations - BA (Hons)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Requirements: Grades-Only
Grade range: Low 70s1
Experiential learning: Co-op available
Full-time formats: 4 Year | 5-Year Co-op
Is this degree for you?
The ability to respond effectively to cultural diversity is essential in the 21st century. This unique program will teach you intercultural empathy, and help you understand and facilitate communication between cultures. The linguistic proficiency and cultural intelligence you gain will prepare you to tackle challenges in a variety of professional sectors.
All students choose options in either French or Spanish.
In addition to your second language and experience from an optional co-op, you’ll graduate with competencies in research, analysis, leadership, and problem-solving. All of these skills are needed to enter and thrive in a global market and workforce.
The Language and Intercultural Relations degree program is one of 11 bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation.2
Options:
- French
- Spanish
Concentrations:
- Language and Cognition
- Organizational Behaviour
- Translation Studies
“This program challenges you to see past cultural stereotypes you may have created or fallen back on, and become a better global citizen. I see the world in a new way through the classes on cross-cultural communication, learning a new language, confronting unconscious bias and understanding why they are created.”
- Ciboney Pennyman, Language and Intercultural Relations, Student
After you graduate with this degree
🎓 Further education:
- Anthropology
- Education
- Immigration and Settlement Studies (MA)
- Language studies
- Public Policy and Administration (MA)
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
Academic requirements
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.
Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:
- A minimum grade of 70% or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page.
Tuition and fees range 2024-2025
For detailed fees information, visit tuition and fees by program.
Full-time format:
Ontario students: $7,239 - $7,264
Out-of-province students: $8,415 - $8,440
International students: $35,075 - $35,100
First-year courses
Here is a preview of first-year courses based on the available undergraduate calendar information.
1st Semester
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Two courses from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective.
2nd Semester
REQUIRED:
- SSH 105 Critical Thinking
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Two courses from Table I.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table II.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective.
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts programs combine a liberal arts education with something unique: Toronto Metropolitan University's brand of relevant, practical learning that's designed to make you a well-rounded, informed human being who is also highly employable.
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Notes:
- Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2025 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
- Updated December 2024: As of November 2024, the number of bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation increased from 10 to 11.
Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.