Bachelor Of Arts & Science - Urban & Regional Studies & Geography

Academic Requirements

For the Bachelor of Arts & Science in Urban & Regional Studies at the University of Lethbridge, the following academic requirements must be met:

Minimum GPA: A minimum average of 65% across the required courses is necessary for admission.

Admission Requirements for Canadian High School Students:

• Alberta: Must complete five of the following courses:
  • English Language Arts 30-1 (required)
  • Three from the following:
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
    • Biology 30
    • Chemistry 30
    • Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
    • Social Studies 30-1 or Social Studies 30-2
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 30 level.
• British Columbia: Must complete five of the following courses:
  • English 12 (required)
  • Three from the following:
    • Human Geography 12
    • Political Studies 12
    • Calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 12 level.
• Manitoba: Must complete five of the following courses:
  • Comprehensive Focus 40S (required)
  • Three from the following:
    • Biology 40S
    • Chemistry 40S
    • Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 40 level.
• New Brunswick: Must complete five of the following courses:
  • English 121 (required)
  • Three from the following:
    • Biology 121
    • Calculus 120
    • Canadian Geography 120
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 120 level.
• Newfoundland & Labrador: Must complete five of the following courses:
  • English 3201 (required)
  • Three from the following:
    • Biology 3201
    • Calculus 3208
    • World Geography 3202
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 3000 level.
• Northwest Territories: Must complete five of the following courses:
  • English Language Arts 30-1 (required)
  • Three from the following:
    • Biology 30
    • Chemistry 30
    • Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 30 level.
• Nova Scotia: Must complete five of the following courses:
  • English 12 (Academic) (required)
  • Three from the following:
    • Biology 12
    • Calculus 12
    • Global Geography 12
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 12 level.
• Ontario: Must complete five of the following courses:
  • English (ENG4U) (required)
  • Three from the following:
    • Biology (SBI4U)
    • Chemistry (SCH4U)
    • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 4U or 4M level.
• Prince Edward Island: Must complete five of the following courses:
  • English 611A (required)
  • Three from the following:
    • Biology 621A
    • Environmental Science 621A
    • Geography 621A: Global Issues
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 600 level.
• Quebec: Must complete 10 courses with a minimum 65% average:
  • Two courses from the English Literature 603 series (required)
  • Eight from the following:
    • Biology 101
    • Geography 320
    • Mathematics 201
• Saskatchewan: Must complete five of the following courses:
  • English Language Arts A30 (required)
  • Three from the following:
    • Biology 30
    • Geography 30
    • Mathematics 30
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 30 level.
• Yukon: Must complete five of the following courses:
  • English 12 (required)
  • Three from the following:
    • Human Geography 12
    • Political Studies 12
    • Calculus 12
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 12 level.

For international students, please contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding specific requirements.

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Language Requirements

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement applies to all applicants to undergraduate programs, including the Bachelor of Arts & Science - Urban & Regional Studies & Geography. The following assessments are accepted to demonstrate proficiency in English:

• High School:
  1. Alberta English Language Arts 30-1, or equivalent, with a minimum final (blended) grade of 75 percent.
  2. A grade of 5 or higher in IB Higher or Standard Level English.
  3. A grade of 4 or higher in AP English.
  4. A grade of B or higher in GCE A/S-level or A-level English.
  5. Successful completion of a minimum of three consecutive years of full-time academic study in English at a secondary school in Canada or another country where English is recognized as the primary language.
• Post Secondary:
  1. Successful completion of a minimum two years of full-time academic study in English at a post-secondary institution in Canada or another country where English is recognized as the primary language.
  2. Successful completion of an academic diploma, applied degree, or baccalaureate degree, requiring at least two years of full-time study, at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada where the language of instruction is English.
• English for Academic Purposes:
  1. Successful completion of the Advanced Level of the University of Lethbridge English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.
  2. A passing grade in an EAP program accepted as a means of satisfying ELP by another recognized Canadian university.
  3. A passing grade in an EAP program approved by the Manager of Admissions.
• ELP Assessments:
  1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) with a minimum total score of 86, with a minimum score of 20 in each section.
  2. Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.
  3. Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced with a minimum score of 176, and a minimum 176 in each subscore.
  4. Cambridge English Qualifications: C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 176, and a minimum 176 in each subscore.
  5. Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score with a minimum overall score of 61, with a minimum score of 60 in each part.
  6. Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) assessment with a minimum overall score of 70, with a minimum score of 60 in each component.
  7. Duolingo with a minimum overall score of 120, with a minimum score of 110 in each subscore.

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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.