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BA/BS in Humanities (Great Books) (includes HUMS-Biology) (BHum)

Carleton University

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #801-850

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Carleton University offers BA/BS in Humanities (Great Books) (includes HUMS-Biology) (BHum), a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences programme in Ottawa, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 39,000 per year (CAD 7,980 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Biological Sciences
Local tuition: CAD 7,980 / year
International tuition: CAD 39,000 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: admissions.carleton.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Humanities (Great Books) is a Bachelor of Humanities (BHum) program offered through Carleton University's College of the Humanities. The program covers ideas in art, philosophy, history, literature, classics, music, religion, and science through study of influential texts and artworks, including works by authors and figures such as Homer, Plato, Dante, Machiavelli, Shakespeare, Mozart, Mary Shelley, and Salman Rushdie, alongside the Bhagavad Gita, the Bible, and Algonquin myths. The curriculum is built around four core seminars covering different time periods and disciplines, delivered in small discussion groups with writing assignments. A combined Bachelor of Humanities and Biology option and a Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities option are also offered alongside the standard BHum degree. The program provides an interdisciplinary foundation for further study or careers in fields that draw on broad humanities training, including law, education, and public policy.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry to first year requires the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. Applicants with lower averages may be asked to submit a portfolio in support of their application.

About Carleton University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1942
Students: 30,675
QS rank: #801-850
Programs: 243
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Humanities (Great Books) (includes HUMS-Biology) (BHum) award?

Carleton University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Biological Sciences on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Humanities (Great Books) (includes HUMS-Biology) (BHum) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 39,000 per year (CAD 7,980 per year for local students).

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