Double Degree - Bachelor Of Arts - Religious Studies & Bachelor Of Business Administration - Accounting (Optional Co-op)

Academic Requirements

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

Canadian high school students from various provinces must complete five courses with a minimum average of 65%. Here are the specific requirements for each province:

• Alberta:
  • English Language Arts 30-1 (required)
  • Three of the following courses (required):
    • 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:
  • English 12 (required)
  • Three of the following courses (required):
    • Human Geography 12
    • Political Studies 12
    • One of Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 12 level.
• Manitoba:
  • Comprehensive Focus 40S (required)
  • Three of the following courses (required):
    • Biology 40S
    • Chemistry 40S
    • History: Western Civilization 40S
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 40 level.
• New Brunswick:
  • English 121 (required)
  • Three of the following courses (required):
    • Biology 121
    • Calculus 120
    • Chemistry 121
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 120 level.
• Newfoundland & Labrador:
  • English 3201 (required)
  • Three of the following courses (required):
    • Biology 3201
    • Calculus 3208
    • Chemistry 3202
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 3000 level.
• Northwest Territories:
  • English Language Arts 30-1 (required)
  • Three of the following courses (required):
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
    • Biology 30
    • Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 30 level.
• Nova Scotia:
  • English 12 (Academic) (required)
  • Three of the following courses (required):
    • Biology 12
    • Calculus 12
    • Global History 12
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 12 level.
• Ontario:
  • English (ENG4U) (required)
  • Three of the following courses (required):
    • Biology (SBI4U)
    • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
    • Physics (SPH4U)
  • One additional requirement from the list above, at the 4U or 4M level.
• Quebec:
  • Two courses from the English Literature 603 series (required)
  • Eight of the following courses (required):
    • Biology 101
    • Chemistry 202
    • Mathematics 201
  • A completed CEGEP diploma may qualify the applicant for advance credits.

For international students, it is advisable to 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 Double Degree - Bachelor Of Arts - Religious Studies & Bachelor Of Business Administration - Accounting (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.

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.