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BA/BS in Individualized Studies

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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York University offers BA/BS in Individualized Studies, a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts 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).

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Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

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

Individualized Studies is a Bachelor of Arts offered through York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at the Keele campus, letting students design their own area of specialization. Starting in second year, students draw from the university's various academic disciplines to build a personalized study plan that suits their interests and goals. The programme is not open to direct entry from high school; applicants must have completed at least 24 and no more than 66 credits of undergraduate study by the start of the academic year, and must submit a statement describing their desired subject along with a list of relevant courses. It is offered full-time or part-time, with upper-year entry available in the fall, winter and summer terms. English-language secondary requirements vary by jurisdiction, for example ENG4U in Ontario or English 30-1/ELA30-1 in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not open to direct entry from high school. Applicants must have completed at least 24 credits and no more than 66 credits of undergraduate study by the start of the academic year, submit a statement describing their desired subject, and identify the courses relevant to that area of study. Secondary-level English requirements (e.g. ENG4U in Ontario, English 30-1/ELA30-1 in Alberta and Saskatchewan) must have been met at the point of initial admission to undergraduate study.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About York University

“Tentanda via”

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 Individualized Studies award?

York University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Liberal Arts on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Individualized Studies take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in Individualized Studies cost?

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

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