Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Multidisciplinary (Optional Co-op)

Academic Requirements

For the Bachelor of Fine Arts - Multidisciplinary program at the University of Lethbridge, the admission requirements vary based on the province of the applicant's high school education. Below are the specific requirements for Canadian high school students from different provinces:

• Alberta: Must complete five courses with a minimum 65% average, including:
  • English Language Arts 30-1 (required)
  • Three from the following:
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
    • Art 30 or Art 31
    • Biology 30
    • Chemistry 30
    • Choral Music 30, General Music 30, or Instrumental Music 30
    • Dance 35
    • Drama 30
    • Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
    • Mathematics 31
    • Physics 30
    • Science 30
    • Social Studies 30-1 or Social Studies 30-2
    • Five credits in Advanced-level CTS Computer Science (CSE)
    • One or more distinct languages at the 30 level
  • One additional requirement from the above list, at the 30 level, worth at least five credits.
• British Columbia: Must complete five courses with a minimum 65% average, including:
  • One of: English 12, English First Peoples 12 (required)
  • Three from the following:
    • One or more distinct languages at the 12 or 12A level
    • Human Geography 12 or Physical Geography 12
    • BC First Peoples 12 or Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12
    • Political Studies 12
    • Law Studies 12
    • Comparative Cultures 12
    • Asian Studies 12
    • 20th Century World History 12
    • Social Justice 12
    • One of Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12
    • Calculus 12
    • And others as listed.
  • One additional requirement from the above list, at the 12 level, worth at least four credits.
• Other Provinces: Similar requirements apply for students from Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon, with specific courses and averages required as detailed in the original text.

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Language Requirements

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement applies to all applicants to undergraduate programs, regardless of citizenship or country of origin. The University of Lethbridge reserves the right to determine and publish adequate levels of language proficiency.

Proficiency in English may be demonstrated through any of the following means:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 English for Academic Purposes (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.
4. ELP Assessments
   1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL (iBT) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition) with a minimum total score of 86, with a minimum score of 20 in each section.
   2. Academic International English Languages Testing System (IELTS or IELTS Online) test with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.
   3. Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced (C1 Advanced), with a minimum score of 176, and a minimum 176 in each subscore.
   4. Cambridge English Qualifications: C2 Proficiency (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 or CAEL Online) 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.

Required Documentation: All proof of English proficiency must be provided on official academic transcripts or standardized test score reports. Standardized test scores must be valid and verifiable.

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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.