Explore a liberal arts education by starting a Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Lakeland College. This degree is about general knowledge and skill development. Those skills include research, writing, organization, critical thinking and analysis. All are applicable to many careers.Your career pathway from a BA is diverse, from anthropologist to sociologist, economist to police officer, historical researcher to political advocate.
Your BA may prepare you for further study such as a master’s degree, after-degree programs such as education and law. How many courses you take at Lakeland, depends on the major and minor you choose. You may be able to complete up to 60 credits. Popular options include English, history, psychology or sociology. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
To start BA studies at Lakeland you need either Alberta’s English 30-1 or Saskatchewan’s English 30A and 30B. If you're from another province, see the provincial subject equivalences page with Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan subject listings. Students with five 30-level (grade 12) courses in the appropriate areas required by the eventual degree-granting institution are best prepared to pursue a variety of options.
Admission requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree do vary, depending upon the area of interest and the institution. Additional high school courses may be required. For example, students planning to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the U of A require Alberta’s Pure Math 30 (or equivalent) as a prerequisite for one of the required courses. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 80]
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| Application Notes : | Lakeland College classes are taught in English, so you'll need adequate written and oral English skills to be admitted to one of our programs regardless of your citizenship status or country of origin. If English is your second language, you must show English proficiency through one of the following: 1. Meeting program admission requirements, 2. Admission by special status, or 3. An acceptable score on one of: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - minimum of 86 on the iBT exam and a minimum score of 21 in each of the four tested areas. If your program requires spoken language proficiency you will need a minimum of 26 points in the speaking component; IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - minimum score of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 on each band score; CAEL (Canadian Assessment of English Language) - minimum score of 60 overall with at least 60 on each band score; MELAB (Michigan English Assessment Battery) - minimum score of 80 with no component less than 76. Must include the speaking test. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.