6.2.1 International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) Admission and Registration
6.2.2 International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) Degree Components
6.2.3 International Studies (IS) Courses Requirement
6.2.4 Additional Language Study (LS) Requirement
6.2.5 International Experience Requirement
6.2.5.1 Student Responsibilities
6.2.5.2 International Study Option
6.2.5.3 International Internship Option
6.2.6 International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) as a Second Degree
6.2.7 Previous Calendar Regulations
The International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) Degree program is designed for students who are interested in the study of global dynamics and worldwide issues from the perspective of the Humanities and Social Sciences. The program’s objectives are to provide knowledge and analytical skills essential for research and work on cultural, economic, political, religious and social processes on a global scale. An iBA degree requires, in addition to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree, a combination of additional university-level language study, successful completion of designated courses with a clear international focus, and participation in either an international study or internship placement requiring residency outside of Canada.

The process for declaring an International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) is the same as for declaring a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). However, admission to the International Internship Option is limited and competitive.

The iBA program is available exclusively to students who complete a Major or Honours program in one of the following Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences programs: Anthropology, Archaeology, Classics, Economics, English, Folklore, French, Gender Studies, Geography, German, History, Law and Public Policy, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Russian, Sociology, and Spanish.

The iBA is not available with a Major in an interdisciplinary program (Communication Studies, Criminology, Medieval and Early Modern Studies) or a Faculty of Science program (Computer Science, Psychology, Pure Mathematics, Statistics) unless the student also completes an eligible Honours or Major program.

The iBA is not available to students who are enrolled in a Co-operative Education degree program.

Unless otherwise specified, normal Bachelor of Arts regulations apply with respect to Joint programs and Minor programs, including those offered by other Faculties and Schools.

6.2.1 International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) Admission and Registration
A student shall declare a Major in the Humanities and Social Sciences, normally within the first 45 credit hours, or shall apply for admission to an Honours program in the Humanities and Social Sciences as outlined under Academic Advising and Declaring a Bachelor of Arts.

A student who wishes to enter an iBA program is strongly advised to consult an academic advisor and international exchange director early in their university career, as it may not be possible to complete the requirements for the degree in the normal time if the decision to embark on the program is delayed beyond the end of the second year.

In accordance with University Regulations (Undergraduate), Degree and Departmental Regulations, Further Credentials, no student shall obtain more than one undergraduate degree from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.