Arts Honors Program

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts Honors program is an advanced undergraduate degree that offers an in-depth and specialized study in a specific field. It involves rigorous coursework, often an undergraduate thesis, and opportunities for close mentorship with faculty, providing excellent preparation for graduate studies or competitive careers. Students may be interested in pursuing this program if they are passionate about a subject, seeking a challenging academic experience and seeking to enhance their research, analytical and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

Pursuing an honors program may be beneficial to students because they are able to build relationships with their peers, receive mentorship from upper-year peers, develop connections with professors or other academics and gain insight to the graduate school experience.

Application Information

  • Students who are interested in applying for the Bachelor of Arts Honors program from high school/secondary school must meet minimum average requirements and prerequisites. This is a competitive program, therefore, not all students meeting the aforementioned requirements are guaranteed admission.
  • Students can find more information and FAQs online.

Contact

Program Details

Faculty/Unit: Arts
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Credit Received: Credit
Payment: Unpaid
Location: Other
Format: In-Person
Related Learning Types

Innovative + Strategic Experiential Learning

  • Honours/Capstone Projects

Eligibility Requirements

  • Honors degrees are available in many programs -- explore your options!
  • Requirements may vary for each program, students should contact their program advisors for more information about honors eligibility, including how to apply.

Recognition + Compensation

Students receive degree credit for the completion of an Honors program.

Duration, Format + Location

  • The Bachelor of Honors degree program differs slightly from the regular Bachelor of Arts degree in that it allows students to complete more credits in their chosen subject. It also offers the opportunity for undergraduate research and thesis projects, this can help prepare students for graduate studies following their undergraduate degree.
  • The completion of an Honors Essay in addition to specific course requirements may be required by some departments.
  • More information about key requirements for BA Honors programs.