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BA/BS in Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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At Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada, BA/BS in Medieval and Renaissance Studies is offered as a bachelor's degree in History programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: History
Local tuition: CAD 221 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,263 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Medieval and Renaissance Studies certificate at Simon Fraser University is an interdisciplinary programme devoted to the study of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, covering the history, culture, and thought of the period. Offered by the Department of Global Humanities in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, it lets students concentrate on a specific era, topic, or figure, or pursue the broader pre-modern period across literature, art, philosophy, and history. Completion requires a minimum of 30 units: at least three courses from a designated core list (9 units), at least two advanced courses from a further designated list (8 units), and 13 units of approved electives drawn from participating departments. Students may apply up to 15 units of transfer credit toward the certificate. The credential can be completed as a standalone qualification or have its units counted toward a bachelor's degree, major, or minor. Admission requires approval from the Department of Global Humanities advisor in addition to SFU's normal admission standards.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Students must meet Simon Fraser University's normal admission requirements and obtain approval from the Department of Global Humanities advisor for entry to the certificate. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0, calculated on all courses applied toward the certificate, must also be maintained.

About Simon Fraser University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Students: 37,000
QS rank: #312
Programs: 476
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Medieval and Renaissance Studies award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of History on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Medieval and Renaissance Studies cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

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