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Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Social Science
York University - School of Continuing Studies, Canada
CAD 35130
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 230
Application Fee
36 months
Duration
6
IELTS
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
How do culture, politics and the economy intermingle to inform current debates on social justice in Canada and around the globe? Choose a program that will let you contribute to meaningful change in the world by establishing a sound foundation in social theory and practice.
York’s Interdisciplinary Social Science program (ISS) provides students with a solid grounding in cross-disciplinary social science research methods and critical social theory.
Students have the opportunity to explore courses from a range of fields including Work & Labour Studies, Development Studies, Health & Society, Urban Studies and African Studies to critically examine historical and contemporary issues related to social and political thought, social justice and diversity, sustainability and the environment, social exclusion and identity, diaspora and global development.
In addition to fostering strong theoretical and methodological training, the ISS program grounds itself in the belief that social analysis cannot be separated from social practice. Professors and many students affiliated with the program are actively engaged in fostering social change.
Students are strongly encouraged to combine their ISS degree with another Major or Minor program, either within the Department of Social Science or outside it.
Students may choose among one of the four different degrees:
- BA: 90 Credits
- Honours BA: 120 Credits
- Honours Double Major BA: 120 Credits
- Honours Major/Minor BA: 120 Credits (where the Major is Interdisciplinary Social Science)
Students who choose the Honours degree will not have to select a stream, but they will have to choose from an approved list of Theory Courses as part of the degree requirements.
A degree in ISS will benefit students interested in studying the relationship between culture, politics and the economy in Canadian and global contexts. Our degree programs prepare students for a wide variety of careers in the public, private, volunteer and community sectors, as well as for further post-graduate studies.
4 years honours option also avilable for this program. For more information please visit program page.
Additional Information
Program Level Undergraduate Pathway
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
Academic Requirement
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YORK UNIVERSITY – SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES
If a student is not meeting the IELTS requirement for a particular academic program at York University, he/she has an option to go for the Pathway Program. After completing the Pathway Program students can meet the credit requirements and continue at York University.Academic Credit English
The Academic Credit English is a program offered by the English Language Institute at the School of Continuing Studies. Under this program students receive a conditional letter of acceptance to York University. - TERM 1:
- It is an eight month long program which can be completed simultaneously along with the regular university program.
- IELTS REQUIREMENTS: Entry point IELTS 5.0/ 6 or equivalent for Term 1/2 respectively.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: 78-80%
- Still two terms but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on University Success
- Students can still earn a maximum of 9 academic credits
- Focus on Academic English training and University life preparation
- TERM 2:
- It is a four month long program which can be completed simultaneously along with the regular university program.
- IELTS REQUIREMENTS: Entry point IELTS 5.0/ 6 or equivalent for Term 1/2 respectively.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: 78-80%
- Still two terms but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on University Success
- Students can still earn a maximum of 9 academic credits
- Focus on Academic English training and University life preparation
-
Pre-Accelerated English
Pre-Accelerated English is an eight week long program offered by the School of Continuing Studies for students who have not succeeded in meeting the IELTS score requirements for a particular program. Once a student has qualified the Pre-Accelerated English program he/she is eligible for the Accelerated English program. This program has to be completed prior to the beginning of your academic course at York. - IELTS REQUIREMENTS: 8 weeks, entry point IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: As per the individual requirements of your desired program at Academic Credit English.
- CREDITS: None
- Still 8 weeks but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on Academic English training with intensive preparation for entry into Accelerated English.
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Accelerated English
The Accelerated English program is an eight week long pathway program taken by students with low IELTS score in order to meet the requirements of their degree at York. This program has to be completed prior to the beginning of your academic course at York. - IELTS REQUIREMENTS: Entry point IELTS 6 or equivalent.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: As per the individual requirements of your desired program at Academic Credit English.
- CREDITS: None
- Still 8 weeks but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on Academic English training.
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Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
35130
Tuition Fee
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CAD 230
Application Fee
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20600 Per year
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