Carleton University

Humanities (Great Books) (BHum)

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Program Information

School:Carleton University
Faculty:Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Description:Read the world’s most influential books. Explore ideas in art, philosophy, history, literature, classics, music, religion and science in the Bachelor of Humanities (BHum). Do you have a passion for reading and discussion? Do you want to better understand yourself and the world around you? Join our small, close-knit, creative and intellectual community and dive into Homer, Plato, Dante, the Bhagavad Gita, the Bible, Machiavelli, Algonquin myths, Shakespeare, Mozart, Mary Shelley, Picasso, Rushdie and more. Study ideas from ancient Greece and Rome, ancient India and China, the European and Islamic Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Reformation and Enlightenment, to present-day Canada and America. Small classes, regular discussion groups and close attention from your professors will help you excel in this writing-intensive program. Participate in our student literary journal, music nights, dramatic readings, visits to the National Arts Centre and National Gallery of Canada, and subsidized cultural trips to Montréal and New York City.
URL:Humanities (Great Books) (BHum) at Carleton University
Length:4 Year(s)

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80 to 84
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    No specific prerequisites *Students with an admissions average below 80% who wish to be considered for the Bachelor of Humanities should contact Admissions Services for details on how to submit additional documentation in support of their application.
    Application Notes : Students must demonstrate strong English language skills. For information on English language requirements for future international students, visit our website: https://admissions.carleton.ca/esl
    Students beginning their studies with an English language requirement are not eligible for admission.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * 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.

    Modified on August 27, 2024

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