BA/BS in Humanities

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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York University offers BA/BS in Humanities, a bachelor's degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,358 per credit (CAD 252 per credit for local students).

Also offered as: Master's Degree, Doctorate

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 252 / credit

International tuition: CAD 1,358 / credit

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: futurestudents.yorku.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Humanities at York University is offered as a Bachelor of Arts or International Bachelor of Arts through the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. The programme expands students' understanding of world cultures and the diversity of human experience, with particular attention to how peoples from different times and places have expressed cultural values, practices and ideas. Students can focus their studies in one of four streams or explore a wide range of subjects based on their own interests, developing critical thinking skills for analyzing diverse value systems. The programme is offered full-time or part-time, with entry available in the fall, winter and summer terms for both first-year and upper-year students. Ontario applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with ENG4U and five additional 4U or M courses; equivalent requirements apply for other credentials.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with ENG4U and five additional 4U or M courses; GCE applicants need a minimum average of C. Equivalent secondary requirements apply for other Canadian provinces and for International Baccalaureate applicants.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About York University

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1959

Students: 53,500

QS rank: #322 =

Programs: 328

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Humanities award?

York University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Humanities & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Humanities take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in Humanities cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,358 per credit (CAD 252 per credit for local students).

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