Bachelor of Arts – Liberal Studies
4 Year Degree
You’re curious about everything and want a degree that acknowledges that interest in thinking outside the box. With a Liberal Studies degree, you will sift through complex concepts to come up with innovative ideas and ways of seeing the world. As a Liberal Studies scholar, you embrace challenges readily and embody the risk-taking characteristics of future entrepreneurs, game-changers, and dreamers.
By choosing to pursue a degree in Liberal Studies, you will have the flexibility to discover and pursue interests you are passionate about while completing a four-year (120 credit) degree. You will learn how to tackle contemporary issues with a concentration in one of the following: Business and Management, Canadian Studies, Family Studies, Catholic Studies, Drama, English, Philosophy, Biology, Science Studies, History, Psychology, Political Studies and Sociology.
In the last year of the program, you will have the exciting opportunity to produce a creative and innovative project that will showcase the variety of skills you have learned, and that will be useful for future endeavours in academic or employment pursuits.
Join one of the most dynamic and cutting-edge programs at the University. Challenge yourself to find, explore and learn to communicate your passion to others by pursuing a degree that encourages you to sample and engage with multiple areas of interest.

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St. Mary’s University is a dynamic, welcoming teaching and research institution. We offer fully accredited, affordable and rigorous degrees that are recognized the world over. We hope that your adventure will be an amazing one, and that you will remain connected to St. Mary’s for a lifetime.
Admission Requirements
As a high school graduate, you will need to present an average of 65% in five 30-level courses. More information can be found here. Learn More
Career Avenues
- Journalism
- Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Human Resources
- Education
- Social Services
- Research and Analysis
- Government
- Communications
- Environmental Economics