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Browse more than 100 Laurier degree programs, along with dozens of options and minors you can add to your program to enhance your degree. Our programs are offered through our campuses and locations in Waterloo, Brantford, Milton, Kitchener and online.

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Accounting (Graduate Diploma)

Accounting

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

The Lazaridis School of Business and Economics’ Graduate Diploma in Accounting builds upon our Laurier undergraduate accounting program and provides a structured and comprehensive path for those working toward the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

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Ancient Studies (BA)

Ancient Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Want to learn more about the ancient world? Explore the mythology, politics, philosophies, and societies of early civilizations from around the world in this interdisciplinary program in which you will learn how events of ancient times have affected our modern world.

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Anthropology (BA in Combination)

Anthropology

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Have you ever wondered what it means to be human? Laurier’s Anthropology program explores how people in different places and times have fun, conduct business, build cities, solve disputes, resist exploitation, and find meaning in life. Develop your own intercultural understanding of how people relate to one another and to the world around them.

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Applied Computing (MAC)

Applied Computing

MASTER OF APPLIED COMPUTING (MAC)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus Brantford Campus

As technology becomes more sophisticated, so does the skill set required for the computing profession. Laurier's Master of Applied Computing (MAC) will give you an advanced computing degree where you gain theoretical and practical knowledge of mobile computing, enterprise computing, data mining and machine learning.

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Applied Digital (Option)

Applied Digital

OPTION

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

The Applied Digital Option prepares you to use digital methods to manage and examine information, and to present your findings in creative ways. The option builds on your ability to research, critique and analyze a variety of social, historical, political and economic issues using contemporary digital technologies.

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Applied Health Sciences (BASc)

Applied Health Sciences

BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (BASc)

Faculty of Human and Social Sciences Brantford Campus

It has been said that medicine is both an art and a science, and our Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in Applied Health Sciences is built around that very idea. You'll take a suite of science courses that provide the background necessary for admission into most clinical programs. That science content is accompanied by social science courses about health, illness, and health care that allow you to understand the field broadly and holistically, opening up a wide range of prospective employment opportunities.

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Applied Mathematics (Option)

Applied Mathematics

OPTION

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Our Applied Mathematics option is available to non-Mathematics majors. The primary focus is on methods commonly used in modern mathematical models in science, especially in relation to kinesiology, physics, computer science, chemistry, biology and psychology.

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Applied Politics (MAP)

Applied Politics

MASTER OF APPLIED POLITICS (MAP)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

The Master of Applied Politics (MAP) is a hands-on graduate program grounded in the discipline of political science. You'll learn real-world skills and gain practical experience in placements with community organizations, local elected officials and government agencies.

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Applied Social Research (Option)

Applied Social Research

OPTION

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

The Applied Social Research Option provides you with an opportunity to develop advanced research methods and data analysis skills. The option is designed for non-Sociology majors interested in acquiring applied training at a level beyond what is currently required in social science disciplines.

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Arabic (Minor)

Arabic

MINOR

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

The Minor in Arabic offers the possibility to obtain a working knowledge of the language and a cultural understanding of the regions where Arabic is spoken.

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Archaeology and Heritage Studies (BA)

Archaeology and Heritage Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

The past is all around us. Laurier’s Archaeology and Heritage Studies program investigates the material remains of past cultures to reconstruct their way of life and their influence on modern society. Through field and laboratory work, you’ll gain firsthand experience with studying material culture and working with different communities to help preserve their cultural heritage.

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Arts Degree (BA) + Business Administration (MBA) with Co-op

Arts Degree + Business Administration with Co-op

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) / MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

Faculty of Arts Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

Pending approval for the 2024/25 school year: Start out in any one of our 17 Arts programs with a conditional offer to join our full-time MBA program (with co-op!) after completing your undergraduate degree. Throughout both your BA and MBA student experiences, you’ll receive personalized guidance for success in both grad studies and your career.

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Arts Degree (BA) + Master’s Degree (MA or MAP)

Arts Degree + Master’s Degree

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) / MASTER OF ARTS (MA) / MASTER OF APPLIED POLITICS (MAP)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

Are you already thinking about graduate school? The Bachelor Arts (BA) + master's degree at Laurier is an elite program for students eager to complete advanced studies in Political Science, Global Studies, Languages and Literature, and Religion and Culture. You’ll earn two degrees in only five years and receive a conditional offer of admission to your master's program at the same time you start your Bachelor of Arts degree.

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Biochemistry and Biotechnology (BSc)

Biochemistry and Biotechnology

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Biochemistry and the associated sub-discipline of biotechnology are two of the fastest-growing areas of science. In this program, you’ll take several science courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and biochemistry and gain the skills you’ll need to succeed in a career in research, service, industry or academia.

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Biological and Chemical Sciences (PhD)

Biological and Chemical Sciences

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Our PhD program in Biological and Chemical Sciences is research-focused, and operates through an apprenticeship model where you will work closely with a faculty supervisor. Your research will fall within one or more of our three areas of research strength: environment and health, biotic interactions, and structure and reactivity.

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Biology (BA)

Biology

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Laurier's Biology (BA) program takes an integrative approach to biology and emphasizes commonalities of life principles and processes across the many levels of biological organization. Unleash your passion for the living world through a flexible program that allows you to develop your knowledge along with the practical skills that will carry you towards your chosen career.

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Biology (BSc)

Biology

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Our integrative approach to biology emphasizes commonalities of life principles, forms, functions and processes from the molecular level to the biosphere. Our Biology (BSc) program provides a firm foundation in biology, as well as in chemistry and math, preparing you for graduate work in biology or for professional postgraduate programs in environmental or health sciences.

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Business Administration (BBA)

Business Administration

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

Learn to adapt to a world of ever-growing complexity and work in teams tackling real-world problems facing today’s businesses and tomorrow’s startups. Through class discussions, case analysis exercises and competitions, and training from professors and industry executives, our Business Administration program delivers an in-depth immersive experience revealing the reality of today’s business world.

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Business Administration (BBA) + Computer Science (BCS), University of Waterloo

Business Administration + Computer Science, University of Waterloo

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) / BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (BCS)

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

The Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Laurier and the Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo have teamed up to give you two highly respected degrees from our two outstanding institutions. In this double-degree program, you’ll earn both a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Laurier and a Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) from UWaterloo in only five years.

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Business Administration (BBA) + Computer Science (BSc)

Business Administration + Computer Science

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) / BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

We've combined our internationally accredited Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and our Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science, providing you with the technical know-how to go along with analytical skills and business expertise.

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Business Administration (BBA) + Financial Mathematics (BA)

Business Administration + Financial Mathematics

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) / BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Financial Mathematics in five years. This accelerated double-degree program gives you a competitive career advantage with a solid understanding of business practises and the complex modern financial instruments used to manage risk and generate profits.

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Business Administration (BBA) + Mathematics (BMath), University of Waterloo

Business Administration + Mathematics, University of Waterloo

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) / BACHELOR OF MATH (BMath)

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

The combination of Laurier's internationally accredited Lazaridis School of Business and Economics and the University of Waterloo's world renowned Faculty of Mathematics lets you harness the strengths of two top-tier institutions in one program. This is a unique opportunity to learn about business and the applications of math while simultaneously earning two degrees from two universities in five years.

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Business Administration (Diploma)

Business Administration

DIPLOMA

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

A diploma in Business Administration from Laurier will equip you with the tools to either enhance your skills or break into the business field. This part-time program covers a wide-range of topics, from accounting and finance, to marketing, management, and micro- and macroeconomics.

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Business Administration (MBA)

Business Administration

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

Our Lazaridis Master of Business Administration (MBA) is your opportunity to earn a degree that will have a significant impact on your career and future. You'll gain the leadership ability to turn concepts into reality, the interpersonal skills to be a collaborative team player and the insight to make a difference in the world.

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Business Economics (MABE)

Business Economics

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

Completion of our Master of Arts in Business Economics (MABE) program will put you on track for a career as a professional economist in the private or public sector. Our strength is the combination of business economics with training in economic theory, quantitative methods and applied research.

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Business Technology Management (BTM)

Business Technology Management

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (BBTM)

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Brantford Campus Available as an Option

Our Business Technology Management (BTM) program is a specialized kind of business education. With smaller class sizes and leading-edge faculty who love to teach, BTM students take a foundational business curriculum and then specialize in using technology to help solve real-world business problems.

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Chamber Music (Diploma)

Chamber Music

DIPLOMA

Faculty of Music Waterloo Campus

Laurier’s diploma in Chamber Music is an opportunity for aspiring musicians to develop their skills. Over the course of two academic terms, you'll receive intensive training from our faculty and instructors and be given every opportunity to improve your technical and performance skill.

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Chemistry (BSc)

Chemistry

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Everything is chemistry. From drugs and modern materials to light-emitting bulbs that illuminate our lives. In our Chemistry program, you'll learn to develop processes and products, and gain insight to how these are shaped by environmental, cultural and economic issues.

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Chemistry (MSc)

Chemistry

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Our Master of Science (MSc) program in Chemistry covers the traditional and modern disciplines of chemistry and biochemistry. The research conducted by our expert faculty is interdisciplinary in nature, and enriched by close collaboration between research groups within and outside the department.

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Chemistry and Physics (BSc)

Chemistry and Physics

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Our Chemistry and Physics program explores the chemical and physical properties of materials with a focus on unique properties at the nanoscale. You'll graduate with a Bachelor of Science and a solid theoretical foundation in chemistry and physics through both classroom lectures and laboratory experiments.

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Christianity, Interfaith Dialogue, and Community Engagement (BA)

Christianity, Interfaith Dialogue, and Community Engagement

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Martin Luther University College Waterloo Campus Available as an Option

As a student in this program you’ll learn to think critically about your faith, the world and your place within it. This program promotes a greater sense of social responsibility and spiritual awareness, an appreciation of diversity and experience in serving the community.

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Communication Studies (BA)

Communication Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

From our friendships and daily lives to the world of politics and global economies, our entire world depends on the ways we communicate with each other. In Communication Studies, you will learn how to understand, analyze, and interpret all forms of communication in their social, economic, political, cultural, and historical contexts. Gain a critical perspective on medias and prepare for careers in public relations, politics, the non-profit sector, and industry.

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Communication Studies (MA)

Communication Studies

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

Our Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Studies program seeks students with open minds to explore new approaches to media, communication and culture in a challenging, rewarding and supportive environment.

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Community Engagement (Option)

Community Engagement

OPTION

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

At Laurier, we believe that learning occurs both inside and outside the classroom. This option addresses that belief by enabling you to learn through practical experience projects in the local community, and then reflect on this engagement in the classroom.

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Community Music (BMus)

Community Music

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (BMus)

Faculty of Music Waterloo Campus

In Community Music, you'll learn and experience the benefits of introducing music into different settings within a range of community contexts. You'll be introduced to a music-making approach that stresses active collaboration through creative songwriting, improvisation and group performance.

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Community Music (MA)

Community Music

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Music Waterloo Campus

Where music intersects with people in a community context, there is bound to be a story. The story of how music inspires, challenges, sustains, enhances and identifies with individuals and groups is at the core of study in the Master of Arts (MA) in Community Music.

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Computer Science (BA in Combination), Milton

Computer Science

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Science Milton Campus

Address challenges, drive innovation and enhance the quality of life through technology. In Laurier Milton’s Computer Science (BA in Combination) program, you'll learn the core elements of programming, algorithm design and computation. This program is designed to be taken in combination with another arts degree, enabling you to expand your career-readiness.

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Computer Science (BA in Combination), Waterloo or Brantford

Computer Science

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus Brantford Campus Available as a Minor

Our information economy demands well-trained systems analysts, software specialists and programmers. Laurier's Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science program prepares you for this competitive environment. You'll gain a fundamental understanding of digital systems and microprocessors, and develop an appreciation for the interaction between the hardware and the software.

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Computer Science (BSc), Milton

Computer Science

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Milton Campus

Our Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science provides hands-on experience that is key to understanding computing fundamentals. You will learn about everything from mobile computing to applied cryptography and develop strong algorithm analysis and design skills in procedural, object-oriented and low-level languages.

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Computer Science (BSc), Waterloo

Computer Science

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

From applied cryptography to mobile computing, Computer Science will help you develop strong algorithm analysis and design skills in procedural, object-oriented and low-level languages. Our Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science program provides the hands-on experience that is key to understanding computing fundamentals with an optional introduction to functional, parallel and logical paradigms.

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Computer Science (Certificate)

Computer Science

CERTIFICATE

Faculty of Science

Our post-baccalaureate certificate in Computer Science will equip you for your ideal job in IT and ensure you meet the requirements for Laurier's Master of Computer Science program, if you choose to pursue graduate studies. Its online, part-time, one-year format is designed for recent non-Computer Science grads eager to expand their technical skill sets as they launch their career.

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Computer Science and Physics (BSc)

Computer Science and Physics

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Our Computer Science and Physics program provides you with a unique opportunity to obtain practical computer programming skills while gaining knowledge of modern physics. Graduates of this combined program are ready to fill the demands of a developing technology sector.

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Creative Writing (Minor)

Creative Writing

MINOR

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

Our English program offers popular courses in creative writing taught by several experienced faculty members who are distinguished creative writers. The Minor in Creative Writing provides opportunities to think and practice beyond the usual forms of academic writing. You'll gain real-world experience in using your creative, analytical, and editorial skills to develop writing for professional publication.

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Criminology (BA)

Criminology

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Human and Social Sciences Brantford Campus Available as a Minor

Gain an in-depth understanding of how crime, victimization, and the law affects the world around you. In our Criminology program, you'll investigate how criminal acts are defined, why people commit them, and how society responds.

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Criminology (MA)

Criminology

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Human and Social Sciences Brantford Campus

The Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology is an intensive program that develops foundational knowledge in research practices, theories of crime and deviance, and opportunities for professionalization. Our MA is offered in two different streams: A two-year research-intensive thesis-based master's, or a one-year coursework master's.

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Criminology and Policing (BA)

Criminology and Policing

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Human and Social Sciences

Criminology and Policing is a part-time, online program that dives into the social and psychological circumstances that can lead to crime. It will broaden your perspective on youth justice, crimes related to addiction, and offenses against humanity.

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Cultural Analysis and Social Theory (MA)

Cultural Analysis and Social Theory

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Brantford Campus

The interdisciplinary Master of Arts (MA) in Cultural Analysis and Social Theory (CAST) is a 12-month program that provides a flexible and dynamic graduate experience in an intimate intellectual community. Our unique program brings together students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds to examine contemporary social and cultural issues while expanding and diversifying knowledge sets and developing advanced research and communication skills.

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Cultural Studies (BA in Combination)

Cultural Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Every day, we are immersed in different forms of culture. The Cultural Studies program at Laurier invites students to consider the role that popular culture plays in social change. You’ll develop an appreciation for reading cultural developments all around you and understanding their impact on society.

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Data Science (BSc)

Data Science

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Data-driven decision making has become an industry standard, creating unprecedented demand for data-oriented professionals to analyze patterns and models for all kinds of data, with applications ranging from scientific discovery to business intelligence and analytics. The first undergraduate degree of its kind in Canada, our Data Science program addresses the data-related needs of modern business industries.

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Economics (BA)

Economics

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Economics is about building policies that can improve the way the world works. Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics provides a combination of sound mathematics, strong statistical analysis, and the ability to effectively convey these findings.

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Economics and Accounting (BA)

Economics and Accounting

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Accounting program is CPA-accredited and gives a career advantage to students looking to become an accountant. Unlike most programs in accounting, this one prepares you to understand business and government issues in a data-driven economy at the macro level.

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Economics and Data Analytics (BA)

Economics and Data Analytics

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

Master data analysis in our Economics and Data Analytics program. Learn to decipher intricate data for business and policy challenges. Master the skills you need to navigate real-world financial and economic data, just what the job market is looking for over the next decade.

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Economics and Financial Management (BA)

Economics and Financial Management

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

This degree pairs our Economics program with our highly ranked Finance program. You'll graduate with the skills needed to enter the investment banking or finance profession, and have the competitive career advantage of understanding the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being.

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Education (BEd)

Education

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (BEd)

Faculty of Education Waterloo Campus Brantford Campus

Laurier's Bachelor of Education (BEd) program is highly progressive and future-oriented. Our courses blend 21st-century skills and global perspectives with a focus on the diverse needs of children and youth in today's schools.

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Education (MEd)

Education

MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Education Waterloo Campus

Develop your career through advanced graduate-level studies at Laurier’s Faculty of Education. We offer two distinct programs of study for our Master of Education (MEd): Interdisciplinary and Student Affairs. Our program is designed to be completed part-time over two years and is a course-based degree.

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Education (Minor)

Education

MINOR

Faculty of Education Waterloo Campus Brantford Campus

The Education Minor is designed to provide you with a complementary selection of practical courses focusing on education and learning in a variety of contexts. You'll have the opportunity to combine elective courses within your current program of study into an Education Minor, taking courses like Images of Education in Media, Teaching in Non-School Contexts, Remodelling Relationships with Mathematics and many more.

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English (BA), Brantford

English

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Liberal Arts Brantford Campus Available as a Minor

Studying English at Laurier's Brantford campus offers an experience that's different from large universities. Because the Brantford campus is small, the student experience offered is like those of the best small Canadian universities and American liberal arts colleges.

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English (BA), Waterloo

English

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Stories are everywhere. They impact our lives and the world. In the English program (Waterloo campus), explore historic novels and emerging written works, graphic novels, and other written forms of media. Develop your critical reading, analytical and writing skills. Consider taking the creative writing concentration offered in this program as you prepare for working careers in professional writing and communication, editing and publishing, law, and education.

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English and Film Studies (MA)

English and Film Studies

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

Laurier’s Master of Arts (MA) in English and Film Studies offers courses and faculty expertise in English literature and global cultures, film and media studies, and professional skills. You'll develop your understanding of the discipline, and improve your critical thinking and communication skills through analysis and research.

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English and Film Studies (PhD)

English and Film Studies

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

Our PhD in English and Film Studies provides you with the unique opportunity to pursue rigorous, specialized research in either Literary Studies or Film Studies, or to take advantage of the rich intellectual and theoretical confluence between the two disciplines.

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Entrepreneurship Core (Option)

Entrepreneurship Core

OPTION

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

The Entrepreneurship Core will take you through the entrepreneurial process, providing knowledge, skills, structures, guidance, mentorship and resources for starting new ventures. This option will provide you with the academic foundation for a career in new ventures, in investment, or in entrepreneurial organizations.

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Environmental Science (BSc)

Environmental Science

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus Available as an Option

Learn to identify the scope of environmental challenges and assess solutions based on fundamental principles of how organisms perform in their interactions with their biological, geochemical and physical environment. Our Environmental Science program unites ideas from biology, chemistry and geography to understand how physical and chemical processes affect rock, soil, air and water, which then affect the distribution, abundance and performance of living organisms.

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Environmental Studies (BA)

Environmental Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Environmental Studies combines natural and social sciences to better understand the human relationship with the natural environment. You'll focus on applied issues such as sustainability in the management of land and water, the formulation of environmental policy, and how to ensure a healthy future for humans and nature.

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Environmental Studies (MES)

Environmental Studies

MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (MES)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Our Master of Environmental Studies (MES) is offered by the Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography, the third-largest graduate geography program in Canada. Laurier-registered students can choose to complete the Environmental Data Analytics field, which includes a research placement.

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Film Production (Option)

Film Production

OPTION

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

The technical skills at the basis of contemporary filmmaking are common to many professional fields from film and television to journalism and advertising. The Film Production Option allows you to combine a foundational knowledge of Film Studies with marketable and practical skills in screenwriting, editing, and sound design for your postgraduate career.

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Film Studies (BA)

Film Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

More and more, we view the world through film and other visual media. Film Studies at Laurier explores the prominent, exciting, and sometimes unexpected roles that visual media plays in our daily lives and experiences. Through a partnership with the Vancouver Film School, you can also enhance your undergraduate experience with hands-on training in film production, acting, or writing.

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Finance (MFin)

Finance

MASTER OF FINANCE (MFin)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

The Lazaridis Master of Finance (MFin) degree is designed to help you pursue a career in finance in positions that demand both extensive finance knowledge and excellent quantitative research skills. Graduating with an MFin degree will allow you to pursue a career in some of the most innovative sectors of Canadian finance.

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Finance (MFin) and Management Analytics (MSc) Double Degree

Finance and Management Analytics

MASTER OF FINANCE (MFin) / MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Waterloo Campus

The next evolution of finance is happening right now with the advent of machine learning and advanced data analytics. Be part of the future of this dynamic industry with by earning the Master of Science (MSc) in Management Analytics and Master of Finance (MFin) double degree.

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Financial Mathematics (BA)

Financial Mathematics

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Laurier's Financial Mathematics (BA) program is structured to teach you mathematics and its financial applications with a focus on how mathematics is connected with social science and business. Its modern approach involves simultaneously analyzing financial risks, evaluating prices of complex securities, valuing investments and combined assets, and liability management.

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Financial Mathematics (BSc)

Financial Mathematics

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Laurier's Financial Mathematics (BSc) program is structured to teach you mathematics and its financial applications with a focus on how mathematics is connected with natural, physical and computer sciences. Our program's modern approach involves simultaneously analyzing financial risks, evaluating prices of complex securities, valuing investments and combined assets, and liability management.

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French (BA)

French

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Available as an Option Available as a Minor

Master the French language and develop an in-depth knowledge of intellectual and cultural developments in the French-speaking world. Our French program prepares you for life after graduation in a country that values bilingual communicative skills, while offering you a rich and rewarding student experience.

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Game Design and Development (BA)

Game Design and Development

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Human and Social Sciences Brantford Campus

Want to create play with a purpose? Our Game Design and Development program will help you learn to communicate through playful experiences such as analog and digital games. Through play, today’s designers can explore social, cultural, and environmental issues while innovating on and challenging the conventions and assumptions embedded in existing games.

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Geography (BA)

Geography

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Geography is a wide-ranging discipline that examines the characteristics of human and physical features on Earth and the processes that shape them. You'll learn to critically analyze complex issues in areas such as travel, health, food systems, climate or water distributions.

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Geography (BSc)

Geography

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

In our Geography (BSc) program, you'll focus on the field of physical geography, including the sub-disciplines of geomorphology, climatology, biogeography, and hydrology. Study weather, climate, the changing surface of the earth and the distribution of water on our planet.

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Geography (MA)

Geography

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Our Master of Arts (MA) in Geography is offered by the Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography, third-largest graduate geography program in Canada. Laurier-registered students can choose to complete the Environmental Data Analytics field, which includes a research placement.

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Geography (MSc)

Geography

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Our Master of Science (MSc) in Geography is a two-year program offered by the Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography. The collaboration between our universities makes us the third-largest graduate geography program in Canada, and our program is enhanced by a number of research centres and groups.

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Geography (PhD)

Geography

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Our PhD in Geography is a four-year program offered by the Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography. The collaboration between our universities makes us the third-largest graduate geography program in Canada, and our program is enhanced by a number of research centres and groups.

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Geomatics (Option)

Geomatics

OPTION

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

The Geomatics Option will give you an understanding of cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), and geographical research methods so that you can effectively communicate geographic information through a variety of digital means.

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German (Minor)

German

MINOR

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

The Minor in German offers the possibility to obtain a working knowledge of the language and a cultural understanding of the regions where German is spoken.

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Global Crime and Justice (Certificate)

Global Crime and Justice

CERTIFICATE

Faculty of Human and Social Sciences

Global Crime and Justice is a fully online, part-time certificate based on modules created by the United Nations' Education for Justice (E4J) initiative, empowering the next generation of leaders, policymakers, managers and entrepreneurs to become the world’s next global justice changemakers.

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Global Governance (PhD)

Global Governance

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies School of International Policy and Governance Waterloo Campus

Our PhD in Global Governance, offered jointly by Laurier and the University of Waterloo, is a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary examination of power and authority in the global arena. In this program, you’ll examine the variety of actors, institutions, ideas, rules and processes that contribute to the management of global society.

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Global Studies (BA)

Global Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Our world is changing before our eyes. The Global Studies program at Laurier investigates the challenges and opportunities facing our globalized, interconnected world. You’ll gain an understanding of how these issues affect people and their communities, both locally and abroad. Development an appreciation for how change can be accomplished and how challenges can be addressed no matter where life takes you.

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Global Studies / Human Rights (BA) + International Development (MA), University of Sussex

Global Studies / Human Rights + International Development, University of Sussex

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) / MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Liberal Arts Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Brantford Campus

Graduate with two degrees (from two quality institutions) and a wealth of first-hand international experience. Take your passion for justice, compassion and meaningful change to the next level, and graduate career-ready, through this five-year program.

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Health Management (BA)

Health Management

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Human and Social Sciences Brantford Campus

The health and social services industry is one of the largest employment sectors in Canada. In our Health Management program, you'll learn to help manage issues associated with rising demands for health care, costlier and more diverse treatments, and the ways in which infectious disease outbreaks disrupt the economy.

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Health Sciences (BSc)

Health Sciences