Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Communications

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Communications program at the University of Winnipeg, prospective students should be aware of the following Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA: A minimum secondary school grade of 7/10 is required for applicants from Vietnam.
• International Students:
  • Vietnam:
    • Secondary School Credential: Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Graduation Diploma for General Upper Secondary Education).
    • University or College Transfer Grade: 3 (B).
  • Vanuatu:
    • Secondary School Credential: General Certificate of Education, with two subjects at Advanced Level and three at Ordinary Level, or three subjects at Advanced Level and one at the Ordinary Level.
    • Secondary School Grade: C (with no mark below a D).
  • Venezuela:
    • Secondary School Credential: Bachillerato.
    • Secondary School Grade: 12.
    • University or College Transfer Grade: B.
• Transcripts: Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they meet all necessary deadlines. For any clarification or support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

English Language Requirements

ALL applicants to full and part-time programs whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit ONE of the following English language proficiency measures:

• Duolingo English Test with a minimum test score of 120*
  • Applicants must meet the minimum scores in the following components:
    • 100 in Production
    • 125 in Literacy
    • 110 in Conversation
    • 130 Comprehension
• IELTS Academic - A minimum overall academic band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 for all four categories (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)*.
• TOEFL iBT - A minimum score of 86 with no less than 20 in each component*.
• TOEFL Home Edition - A minimum score of 86 with no less than 20 in each component*.
  • TOEFL MyBestScore may be considered with a minimum score of 20 on each individual component*.
• TOEFL (paper based) - A minimum score of 568 with no less than 50 in each component*.
• Heartland International English School’s Pathway 2 program with 80%.
• International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) English Pathway Program achieving a minimum score of 3.4.
• Three years of full-time education in English at secondary (high school) or post-secondary (university or college) levels in Canada or English Exempt Country.
• At least five credits at the Grade 12 level from a Canadian curriculum, including one credit of 40S English with a minimum average grade of 75%. *
• Achieved a minimum grade of four (B) on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level English course, or a minimum grade of three (B) on the Advanced Placement English examination (Language Composition; Literature and Composition).

*Admission into the Strategic Communication and Digital Marketing Diploma requires:

• TOEFL iBT & Home Edition - A minimum overall score of 94 in the TOEFL with at least 25 in the TOEFL Writing category.
• IELTS Academic - An overall academic IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in all four categories (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking).
• Duolingo - A minimum test score of 125
  • Applicants must meet the minimum scores in the following components:
    • 105 in Production
    • 125 in Literacy
    • 110 in Conversation
    • 130 Comprehension

*The University reserves the right to request English language proficiency testing result documentation for any international applicant.

Note: Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria: prior academic performance, amount of and type of work experience, and proficiency in English. Preference is given to applicants with the strongest combination. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission.

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.