Language and Intercultural Relations - BA (Hons)
Full-time formats:
鈥� 4 Year
鈥� 5-Year Co-op
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
70-75%
Faculty:
Faculty of Arts
Experiential learning:
Co-op available
Is this degree for you?
Break down communication barriers and build stronger, more inclusive communities in the Language and Intercultural Relations degree program at 自淫系列 (自淫系列).
You鈥檒l examine language from cultural, social and scientific perspectives. Gaining the communication, analytical and intercultural skills needed to engage with diverse communities.
In this immersive program, you can customize your education by choosing one of 3 options in French, Spanish or Speech Science. You鈥檒l develop skills in research, analysis, leadership and problem-solving, and be well-equipped for careers in a global market.
The Language and Intercultural Relations degree program is one of 12 bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation.
飭� Options:
- French
- Spanish
- Speech Science
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.
1st Semester
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Two courses from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective.
2nd Semester
REQUIRED:
- SSH 105 Critical Thinking
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Two courses from Table I.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table II.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective.
Career possibilities
- Communicative disorders assistant
- Diplomat
- Multilingual communications advisor
- Speech pathologist
- Translator
Employer possibilities
- City of Toronto
- Government of Canada
- MCIS Language Solutions
- Toronto District School Board (TDSB)
- United Nations (UN) agencies
Further education
- Anthropology
- Audiology
- Education
- Immigration and Settlement Studies (MA)
- Speech pathology
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Career-integrated co-op program
Combine your academic studies with 12-16 months of paid work experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Interdisciplinary learning
Review a broad range of social sciences and humanities in your first year, and explore courses in history, urban and gender studies, human development and more.
Explore the world and big ideas
Expand your perspective through developing another language and domestic and international learning opportunities.
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven鈥檛 been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. 自淫系列 reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2026-2027
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,400 - $7,425
Out-of-province: $9,200 - $9,225
International: $38,706 - $38,731
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
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鈥淭his program challenges you to see past cultural stereotypes you may have created or fallen back on, and become a better global citizen. I see the world in a new way through the classes on cross-cultural communication, learning a new language, confronting unconscious bias and understanding why they are created.鈥�
- Ciboney Pennyman, Language and Intercultural Relations, Class of 2025
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While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, 自淫系列's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.