Double Degree - Honours Bachelor Of Outdoor Recreation & Bachelor Of Arts - Geography

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Double Degree - Honours Bachelor Of Outdoor Recreation & Bachelor Of Arts - Geography program, prospective students must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• International Secondary School/College or University:
  • Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration).
  • Program specific prerequisite courses.
  • Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian).
• Canadian High School Students:
  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
  • A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses.
  • A minimum 70% overall final average.
• Other Canadian High School Students:
  • Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma (see the Program Specific Prerequisites section for your particular province's requirements).
  • Program specific prerequisite courses.
  • A minimum 70% overall final average.
• Canadian College Transfer Applicants:
  • Completed a minimum of 1 year of full-time academic studies at an accredited community college since leaving high school.
  • Completed the appropriate program-specific prerequisite courses.
  • Achieved a minimum overall average of 70%.
• Canadian University Transfer Applicants:
  • Attended a university and successfully completed university-level coursework since leaving high school/college.
  • Program specific prerequisite courses.
  • A minimum overall average of C or 60%.

Additionally, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. For any clarification and support regarding the admission process, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university and will be required to present proof of English language proficiency. Lakehead University may consider the following as proof of English language proficiency:

Language Tests:

To satisfy Lakehead University's English language proficiency requirements, applicants can complete one of the following recognized language tests with the required minimum scores:

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) or CAEL CE (Computer Edition) or CAEL Online - Minimum Score: 60
• Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
• Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
• Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19)

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.