Double Degree - Bachelor Of Arts - Geography & Bachelor Of Business Administration - Global Business (Optional Co-op)

Academic Requirements

For the Double Degree program in Bachelor of Arts - Geography & Bachelor of Business Administration - Global Business (Optional Co-op), the following academic requirements must be met:

Minimum GPA: A minimum average of 65% is required across the specified courses.

Admission Requirements for Canadian High School Students:

• Alberta: Must complete five of the following courses:
  • English Language Arts 30-1 (required)
  • Three of the following:
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
    • Biology 30
    • Chemistry 30
    • Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2
    • Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2
  • One additional course at the 30 level.
• British Columbia: Must complete five of the following courses:
  • English 12 (required)
  • Three of the following:
    • Human Geography 12 or Physical Geography 12
    • One of Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12
  • One additional course at the 12 level.
• 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 outlined for each province.

For international students, specific requirements may vary. It is advisable to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding the admission process.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Prerequisite Courses: Students considering working toward the Bachelor of Science/Education (Geography/Science Education) program are required to have specific courses such as Chemistry and Mathematics at various levels, depending on their province of study.

Language Requirements

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement applies to all applicants to undergraduate programs, including the Double Degree - Bachelor Of Arts - Geography & Bachelor Of Business Administration - Global Business (Optional Co-op). 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:

• High School
  • Alberta English Language Arts 30-1, or equivalent, with a minimum final (blended) grade of 75 percent.
  • A grade of 5 or higher in IB Higher or Standard Level English.
  • A grade of 4 or higher in AP English.
  • A grade of B or higher in GCE A/S-level or A-level English.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
• ELP Assessments
  • 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.
  • Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score with a minimum overall score of 61, with a minimum score of 60 in each part.
  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) assessment with a minimum overall score of 70, with a minimum score of 60 in each component.
  • Duolingo with a minimum overall score of 120, with a minimum score of 110 in each subscore.

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.

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.