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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, Toronto and online.

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Accounting (Graduate Diploma)

Accounting

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

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

Learn about Ancient Studies through a uniquely global approach to the ancient world. You'll explore the literature, mythology, politics and philosophies of the first civilizations in this interdisciplinary program.

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Anthropology (BA in Combination)

Anthropology

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Explore how people in different places and times have fun, conduct business, solve disputes, resist exploitation and find meaning in life. You'll develop an intercultural understanding of how people relate to one another and to the world around them. You'll gain practical experience that translates into the flexible skills needed in today's world.

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Applied Computing (MAC)

Applied Computing

MASTER OF APPLIED COMPUTING (MAC)

Faculty of Science Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Waterloo 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 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 Arts Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 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 politicians 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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Applied Water Science (BSc)

Applied Water Science

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

Receive interdisciplinary training in the underlying scientific principles and theory pertaining to the physical, chemical and biological properties of water. Our Applied Water Science program focuses on how these scientific principles can be applied to improve the management and conservation of water and land resources.

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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

Artifacts, architecture, human remains and environmental evidence all provide valuable clues for the reconstruction of past ways of life. You'll be trained in the methods of field archaeology and analytical techniques used in modern archaeology as you seek to learn about the human past through the study of the physical remains left behind by past cultures.

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BA + Master's in English, History or Political Science

BA + Master's in English, History or Political Science

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

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) + Master's is an elite program for students who are interested in advanced studies in English, History or Political Science.

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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 Science Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 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 (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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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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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 (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 (MBA)

Business Administration

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

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

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 Administration (BBA) and Computer Science (BSc) Double Degree

Business Administration and 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) and Computer Science (BCS) Double Degree

Business Administration and Computer Science

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 (UW) 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 UW in only five years.

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Business Administration (BBA) and Financial Mathematics (BA) Double Degree

Business Administration and 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) and Math (BMath) Double Degree

Business Administration and Math

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 Economics (MABE)

Business Economics

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 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 (BBTM)

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 Science Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 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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Christian Studies and Global Citizenship (BA)

Christian Studies and Global Citizenship

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Martin Luther University College Waterloo Campus Available as an Option

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Christian Studies and Global Citizenship program is offered through Martin Luther University College, which is federated with Wilfrid Laurier University. As a student in this program you’ll learn to think critically about your faith, the world and your place within it.

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Christian Studies and Global Song (Option)

Christian Studies and Global Song

OPTION

Martin Luther University College Waterloo Campus

For the Christian Studies and Global Song option, you’ll study the theological and biblical background for music ministry, and develop your practical skills in leading song and prayer – all from a global perspective.

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Communication Studies (BA)

Communication Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Communication Studies teaches you how to understand, analyze, interpret communication in its social, economic, political, cultural and historical contexts. You’ll gain a critical perspective and marketable knowledge of communication and mass media, enabling you to become a reflective, engaged citizen in our contemporary world.

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Communication Studies (MA)

Communication Studies

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 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 Health (BA)

Community Health

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

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

The Community Health recognizes the future need for graduates to have knowledge of factors that influence the health status for individuals, communities and populations. In this program you’ll learn skills to identify significant health challenges and evaluate factors creating health risks in communities. You’ll acquire skills to collaborate with communities to co-create program and policy interventions to prolong life and improve health in communities.

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Community Health (BASc)

Community Health

BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (BASc)

Faculty of Human and Social Sciences Brantford Campus

The Community Health program provides flexibility for students to pursue their interests in research and/or experiential learning related to community health or post-graduate clinical options. It recognizes the future need for graduates to have knowledge of factors that influence the health status for individuals, communities and populations. In this program, you’ll learn skills to identify and promote interventions that will reduce prolong life and improve population health.

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Community Music (MA)

Community Music

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Music Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Waterloo Campus

Our Master of Arts (MA) in Community Music is an interdisciplinary program that balances theory and practice for the development of leadership skills in community music. You’ll complete an applied community service placement and a research project.

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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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Computer Science (MCS)

Computer Science

MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (MCS)

Faculty of Science Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Reach your full professional potential by earning a Master of Computer Science (MCS). This innovative graduate degree shows you how to turn technical knowledge into practical real-world skills so you can thrive as an innovator and an entrepreneur, and become a leader in any development team.

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Computer Science (BSc)

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 (BA in Combination)

Computer Science

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Science Waterloo 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 and Physics (BSc)

Computer Science and Physics

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Our Computer Science and Physics (BSc) 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 Human and Social Sciences Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Brantford Campus

Our two-year Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology program is a research-intensive program that develops expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Our program provides methodological and theoretical training and knowledge as well as professionalization in the field of criminology and criminal justice.

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Cultural Analysis and Social Theory (MA)

Cultural Analysis and Social Theory

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 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 stimulating and engaging environment for examining contemporary social and cultural issues. Our program is designed to foster the type of critical inquiry that extends beyond the boundaries of a single academic discipline.

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Cultural Studies (BA in Combination)

Cultural Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

Gain insight into the role popular culture has on social change. Our Cultural Studies program introduces you to new ways of reading the culture all around you, as you foster cultural literacy and learn to develop and communicate critical insights into the world.

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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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Digital Media and Journalism (BA)

Digital Media and Journalism

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Liberal Arts Brantford Campus

Learn to leverage the power of digital and social media platforms to tell compelling stories, deliver targeted communications and produce quality digital content that is memorable in the competitive environment of our media-saturated world.

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Divinity (MDiv)

Divinity

MASTER OF DIVINITY (MDiv)

Martin Luther University College Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Waterloo Campus

Our Master of Divinity (MDiv) program provides both the theoretical and practical tools necessary to prepare for the rewarding and challenging vocation of Christian service. In preparation for parish, institutional and administrative ministries, you’ll take courses in theology, biblical studies, counselling, ethics, church history, liturgics and administration.

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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 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 (MEd)

Education

MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd)

Faculty of Education Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Waterloo Campus Milton Campus

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

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Education (BEd)

Education

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (BEd)

Faculty of Education Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

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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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

Explore the written word as medium for creativity, persuasion, and engagement with life’s most persistent questions in the Laurier Waterloo English program. Through innovative teaching, diverse courses and a strong emphasis on reading and writing skills, our English program helps you work at the cutting edges of literary studies and creative writing.

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English and Film Studies (MA)

English and Film Studies

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 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 Arts Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 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), Waterloo

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 (MES)

Environmental Studies

MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (MES)

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 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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Environmental Studies (BA)

Environmental Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts 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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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

Develop an understanding of the prominent role visual media play in our experience of the world today. Laurier's Film Studies program is considered one of the top film programs in Canada, and we have partnered with the Vancouver Film School to enhance your undergraduate experience by providing a pathway to combine the academic study of film with hands-on training in film production, writing, or acting.

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Finance (MFin)

Finance (MFin)

MASTER OF FINANCE (MFin)

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

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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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 (BFAA)

Game Design and Development

BACHELOR OF FINE AND APPLIED ARTS (BFAA)

Faculty of Human and Social Sciences Brantford Campus

Want to change the world through games? Our Game Design and Development program will help you develop the tools to create tabletop and digital games that transform and motivate players in areas like education, health care, journalism and social justice. While you will learn some programming, art and sound design, your focus is on the technical and creative writing required for the design of games.

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Geography (BA)

Geography

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts 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 (MA)

Geography

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 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 Arts Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 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 Arts Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 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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Geography (BSc)

Geography

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Arts 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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Geomatics (Option)

Geomatics

OPTION

Faculty of Arts 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)

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

Globalization challenges us to think in new ways about the issues that affect people and communities both at home and abroad. No matter where life takes you, Laurier's Global Studies program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to live, work and find meaning in our globally interconnected age.

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Health Administration (BA)

Health Administration

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 Administration 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 (such as the H1N1 virus) disrupt the economy.

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Health Sciences (BSc)

Health Sciences

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Develop scientific investigative techniques to identify and address complex health challenges for the purpose of improving human health and well-being. Our Health Sciences program will adequately prepare you for postgraduate opportunities in health-related fields, such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, public health and epidemiology.

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History (BA), Brantford

History

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Liberal Arts Brantford Campus Available as a Minor

To understand our present and future, we need to be connected to the past by comprehending the people, events, and ideas that have shaped our reality. In the History program at Laurier's intimate Brantford campus, you'll learn from engaged faculty in small classes, have a community service-learning placement, try a field course, and undertake undergraduate research opportunities.

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History (BA), Waterloo

History

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus Available as a Minor

History communicates a profound understanding of how our world came into being. At Laurier, we study ordinary and exceptional people living in many different places and conditions, from the ancient past to modern times.

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History (MA)

History

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Waterloo Campus

Our Master of Arts (MA) in History program is part of the Tri-University Graduate Program in History, a partnership of Laurier, the University of Waterloo and the University of Guelph. The integration of history departments makes this program one of the biggest graduate history programs in Canada, while retaining the small classes and supportive professor-student relationship associated with History at Laurier.

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History (PhD)

History

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Waterloo Campus

Our PhD in History program is part of the Tri-University Graduate Program in History, a partnership of Laurier, the University of Waterloo and the University of Guelph. This collaboration makes it possible for you to access the scholarship and experience of more than 65 graduate faculty and the resources of three universities.

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History and Philosophy of Science (Minor)

History and Philosophy of Science

MINOR

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

The Minor in History and Philosophy of Science allows you to engage critically in the study of science, technology, medicine, and environment from varied perspectives. This option engages with the original works of scientists and scientific thinkers, and the studies of the historical and philosophical contexts in which these works acquire meaning.

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Honours Science (BSc), Waterloo

Honours Science

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

Faculty of Science Waterloo Campus

Are you passionate about science, but unsure of what discipline to major in? In our Honours Science (BSc) program, you have the freedom to discover your own path in this expansive science-based program.

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Human Relationships (PhD)

Human Relationships

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

Martin Luther University College Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Waterloo Campus

The PhD in Human Relationships builds on your professional experience in the fields of pastoral leadership, and spiritual care and psychotherapy through advanced scholarship and a dissertation. You will be well prepared to make contributions in fields such as ministry, psychotherapy, spiritual care, and higher education.

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Human Rights and Human Diversity (BA)

Human Rights and Human Diversity

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Liberal Arts Brantford Campus Available as a Minor

Want a career where you can make a difference? Human Rights and Human Diversity prepares graduates to understand and advance issues of human rights and social justice in Canada and around the world in such roles as human resources professionals, lawyers, social workers, international development workers and fundraisers.

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Humanities with Leadership Foundations (BA)

Humanities with Leadership Foundations

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Liberal Arts Brantford Campus

Are you interested in becoming a leader in your profession? Combine a traditional arts education with foundational leadership courses and realize your leadership potential in this flexible, interdisciplinary program, which is the only one of its kind in Ontario.

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Indigenous Studies (BA in Combination)

Indigenous Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Liberal Arts Brantford Campus Available as a Minor

Indigenous studies is a vibrant field of social, political, historical and cultural study in Canada and around the globe. Laurier's Indigenous Studies program is designed to teach you the perspectives and experiences of Indigenous people and will prepare you to engage with important socio-cultural issues facing Canada and the world.

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Integrative Biology (MSc)

Integrative Biology

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc)

Faculty of Science Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Waterloo Campus

Our Master of Science (MSc) in Integrative Biology provides an interdisciplinary approach to biological research that allows you to explore the answers to complex questions from a perspective that bridges the traditional sub-disciplines of biology, across diverse taxa, over time scales ranging from short (physiological) to long (evolutionary).

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Intercultural Understanding (Option)

Intercultural Understanding

OPTION

Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

The Intercultural Understanding Option provides you with skills that are highly valued in the global marketplace: respect for cultural difference, tolerance for ambiguity, and critical self-reflection. In a multicultural society such as Canada, understanding diversity helps dispel dominant stereotypes about non-normative cultures, encouraging respectful collaboration and teamwork.

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International Development (Option)

International Development

OPTION

Brantford Campus

Our International Development Option provides you with a firm understanding of development, global governance, and the institutions of the global economy. This program will prepare you to compete in our increasingly globalized world by enhancing your capacity to implement programs and policies in NGOs, educational institutions and international organizations.

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International Education Studies (BA)

International Education Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

Faculty of Education Faculty of Arts Waterloo Campus

The first of its kind in Canada, this collaborative program is your pathway to teach in international schools or pursue education-related work in other fields. Courses are taken from the Faculty of Education and Department of Global Studies to build global awareness, cultivate intercultural competencies, and learn teaching philosophies and approaches specifically for international settings.

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International Policy (Option)

International Policy

OPTION