Undeclared Arts (First-Year Studies Only)
Undeclared Arts (First-Year Studies Only)
Degree: N/A
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Requirements: Grades-Only
Grade range: Mid 70s1
Experiential learning: N/A
Full-time format: First-Year Studies Only
Is this degree for you?
This one-year entry option allows you to explore program areas in the humanities and social sciences, and discover your passions and strengths before choosing a major or double major program.
First-year classes2
- Explore your program transfer options by choosing introductory courses in Criminology, Economics and Finance, English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis Co-op, History, Language and Intercultural Relations, Philosophy, Politics and Governance, Psychology and Sociology.
- Enroll in two required courses: Academic Writing and Research, and Critical Thinking.
- Choose electives from a wide range of areas including news and film studies, law, business and natural sciences – many of which can lead to a minor.
Program transfer
You must apply to transfer to one of the 11 programs listed under the program transfer options, or to any of the nine double major programs, by February of your second semester. All of your completed courses will transfer to your new program. For program transfer requirements, refer to the Majors tab below.
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)
Undeclared Arts is an entry option only. By February of your second semester, you must indicate which one of the ten programs you wish to pursue. All program transfers are considered on a competitive basis and are subject to program capacity.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available at 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.
Program transfer options and eligibility2
The program transfer options for Undeclared Arts students are: Criminology, English, Economics and Finance, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis Co-op, History, Language and Intercultural Relations, Philosophy, Politics and Governance, Psychology and Sociology. Because these 11 programs share a common one-year foundation, all of the courses completed in Undeclared Arts are credited to the student's program of choice.
Eligibility:
- Students who have already decided which of the 11 programs they are interested in should apply to those programs directly and should consult the relevant pages of the Undergraduate Calendar for program details.
- Students who are completing, or have already completed post-secondary studies, must apply to one of the 11 programs (Criminology, Economics and Finance, English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis Co-op, History, Language and Intercultural Relations, Philosophy, Politics and Governance, Psychology and Sociology). Transfer credit/advanced standing cannot be granted for the Undeclared Arts option.
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 Economics and Finance, formerly known as International Economics and Finance, now offers an honours designation, co-op availability, a revised curriculum, updated admission requirements and sits on the common arts platform.
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.