Double Degree - Bachelor Of Arts - Urban And Regional Studies & Bachelor Of Business Administration - Political Science (Optional Co-op)

Academic Requirements

For the Double Degree in Bachelor of Arts - Urban and Regional Studies & Bachelor of Business Administration - Political Science (Optional Co-op), the admission requirements vary based on the province of the applicant's high school education. Here are the specific requirements:

• 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 courses including English Language Arts 30-1 and three additional courses from a specified list.
• British Columbia: Must complete five courses including English 12 and three additional courses from a specified list.
• Manitoba: Must complete five courses including one of Comprehensive Focus 40S, Literary Focus 40S, or Transactional Focus 40S.
• New Brunswick: Must complete five courses including English 121 or 122 and three additional courses from a specified list.
• Newfoundland & Labrador: Must complete five courses including English 3201 and three additional courses from a specified list.
• Northwest Territories: Must complete five courses including English Language Arts 30-1 and three additional courses from a specified list.
• Nova Scotia: Must complete five courses including one of English 12 (Academic) or English 12 (Advanced) and three additional courses from a specified list.
• Ontario: Must complete five courses including one of Anglais (EAE4U) or English (ENG4U) and three additional courses from a specified list.
• Prince Edward Island: Must complete five courses including one of English 611A or English 621A and three additional courses from a specified list.
• Quebec: Must complete ten courses with a minimum average of 65%, including two from the English Literature 603 series and eight from a specified list.
• Saskatchewan: Must complete five courses including one of English Language Arts A30, B30, or 30 and three additional courses from a specified list.
• Yukon: Must complete five courses including one of English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and three additional courses from a specified list.

For international students, it is advised to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding specific requirements.

Additionally, please note that transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Language Requirements

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement applies to all applicants to undergraduate programs, including the Double Degree - Bachelor Of Arts - Urban And Regional Studies & Bachelor Of Business Administration - Political Science (Optional Co-op). 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 Languages 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.

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.