FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Undergraduate Programs & Courses

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McMaster Undergraduate Academic Calendar

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Undergraduate Programs

Meeting the challenges of the future requires a diverse education, which is why we offer a wide variety of courses to students in our programs and across McMaster. We want you to explore your interests and discover the academic program that’s right for you!

 

 

Humanities I

Most first-year students in the Faculty of Humanities are enrolled in Humanities I, our general first year that offers a variety of different courses in a wide range of subjects. In year two, you’ll declare a major in the subject that most interests you.

 

Starting in September 2024, all students starting in our BA, Honours BA or Combined Honours BA programs will also take our Skills for Life certificate, which will extend over the course of your degree.

 

Skills for Life is designed to help you relate the skills you’re learning in your humanities education – like critical thinking, digital literacy, and creative problem solving – to practical experience outside of school, like a job or volunteer position.

 

 

iArts

Students start in our iArts BFA program in their first year, where they can develop interdisciplinary creative practices in art, performance, histories of the arts, theory and research.

Discover more about our Skills for Life certificate.

PROGRAMS & COURSES

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Undergraduate Minors, Certificates and Diplomas

Make the most of your education experience at McMaster by exploring your options for incorporating a minor area of study into your program. Or, learn about our unique certificates and diploma options.

Inter-Faculty Degrees

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