Bachelor of Arts
Related Subject Areas:
- Aboriginal Studies
- Computer Science
- English Studies
- Environmental Studies
- History
- Human Geography
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physical Geography
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Instruction language
- English
- OUAC code
- PA
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts, BA
- Experiential learning
- Not Available
- Enrollment
- Open enrollment
- Grade range
- Min. 70%
Subjects of Major Interest
A subject of major interest is a specialization within a general degree program.
For example, a university might have a degree called "Arts", but through that program, you could potentially study several subjects of major interest, including History, Drama, Economics, English, French, Sociology, Philosophy, etc.
Usually, you will be asked to choose your "subject of major interest" when you apply.
Subjects of Major Interest for this program include:
- Child/Family Studies
- Computer Science
- English Studies
- Environmental Geography
- Geography
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Welfare & Social Development
- Sociology
- Undeclared
Requirements
Prerequisites
Computer Science or Mathematics majors:
- ENG4U/EAE4U
- MCV4U
- One 4U Math
All other majors:
- ENG4U/EAE4U
See Ontario high school course codes
Alternative Offers
If you do not meet the admission requirements or admission averages for the programs you apply to, you will automatically be considered for an alternative program you qualify for. Visit our Undergraduate Alternative Offer website for further information.
Admission
Basic Requirements for Admission
Admission decisions are made on evidence of enrollment in 4U/M courses, including prerequisite courses. The minimum average for full-time admission consideration for most degree programs at Nipissing is at least 70%. The cut-off average for some limited enrollment programs may be even higher than the stated minimum.
Admissions Requirements for Canadian High School Students
Failed and Repeated Courses
We will take the higher grade of any repeated course.
Timing and Process for Admission Decisions
For all current Ontario high school applicants, decisions are made on a rolling basis as grade information is received with most decisions being released within the following admission rounds:
Round 1 - Beginning of December
Round 2 - Beginning of March
Round 3 - Beginning of May
Round 4 - End of July
For limited enrollment programs (Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (BPHE), Nursing (BScN), and an Orientation to a Master of Arts in History (OMAH)), a limited number of offers will be released in Round 1. The majority of decisions will start being released in Round 2 for applicants who applied to limited enrollment programs by the equal consideration deadline.
For all other applicants and for additional information, visit our Decision Timelines website.
Admission average calculation: Admission average calculations vary depending on applicant type and program applied to.
For the most up-to-date information visit our Average Calculation website.
Alternative Offers: If you do not meet the admission requirements or admission averages for the programs you apply to, you will automatically be considered for an alternative program that you qualify for. Visit our Alternative Offer website for further information.
Notes
Majors available: Child and Family Studies, Computer Science, English Studies, Environmental Geography, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology (Streams available after first year: Experimental, Mental Health, or Education), Sociology, Undeclared (First Year Only)
