A major is your primary area of study at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. For example, you could pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Major in History, Linguistics, or Sociology,Ìýto name justÌýa few possibilities. The specific requirements for a major vary from program to program.
A minor is an area of secondary concentration. Some faculties offer a concentration or specialization within a Bachelor degree program. For example, you could pursue a Concentration in International Business within the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree.
Students often pursue aÌýminor that complements theirÌýmajor. But for most non-professional programs*, you can study a completely different subject in another faculty.ÌýOur flexible program structure is designed to offer more choice and help you build a degree at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ that truly reflects your academic interests and passions.
Once you begin your program at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, your academic advisor can help you determine if (and which!) minors could be a good fit for you.
*Professional programs, such as Engineering or Education, are regulated by a professional order and have a predetermined course structure.
For more definitions, head to our Terminology guide.
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