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Selecting and customizing your degree

²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ is your launch pad. Explore the many ways you can further customize your degree.

As part of your application, you'll be required to select a major

 In an upper year, you can customize your degree in several ways.

STEP 1Select your major STEP 2Customize your degree (optional) Choosing a minor in an upper year Integrating an embedded certificate in an upper year Taking a combined degree option

Step 1: Select your major

Choosing your major is the first big step in your university journey. Your major is the main subject you'll study and focus on throughout your degree. It’s what you’re passionate about and will shape the courses you take. With our tools, guidance and resources, you'll feel confident in making the best choice for your future.

Explore our majors

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Need help understanding an application term or phrase?

As you prepare to apply for university, view definitions on some common terminology you may encounter throughout the application process.

Unsure about what major to choose?

Explore these tools and resources to learn more:

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Degree profiles

This tool helps you find clarity and gain confidence on your career path. These profiles look at potential jobs, key skills and attributes, as well as associations and professional development as they relate to degrees and career paths.

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The Career Wheel

Are you looking for some inspiration to start thinking about your career development? The Career Wheel is an excellent place for you to start your planning and review the common stages of the career-development process.

A tool for students to begin their career journey
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First-Year Degree Guide

Review the First-Year Degree Guide to see which courses are included in your first year of study.

Learn more about First-Year Degree Guide

Hear about our student's experiences in their degrees at the

Step 2: Customize your degree (optional)

As you move into your upper years, you have the option to make your degree unique to you. You can choose a minor in a subject that interests you, add an embedded certificate to gain extra skills or even take a combined degree option. These choices let you explore different areas and make your education fit your future goals.

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Choosing a minor in an upper year

A minor is an optional secondary area of focus that can be added to a degree in an upper year. It requires fewer courses (10-12 courses) than a major. When added, a minor should be completed as part of the standard four-year duration of a degree. The following outlines the list of all minors offered by each faculty. Some minors are competitive in nature and not all minors are available with all major programs.

Architectural Studies

  • African Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Applied Energy Economics 
  • Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
  • Archaeology
  • Chinese
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Dance
  • Drama 
  • Economics
  • English
  • Film Studies
  • French
  • Gender and Sexuality Studies
  • Geography 
  • German
  • Global Development Studies
  • History
  • History and Philosophy of Science
  • International Indigenous Studies
  • Italian Studies
  • Japanese 
  • Law and Society
  • Linguistics
  • Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation Studies
  • Museum and Heritage Studies
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Russian
  • Security Studies
  • Sociology
  • Speech-Language Sciences
  • Urban Studies
  • Visual Studies and Art History
  • Adapted and Therapeutic Physical Activity
  • Bioinformatics
  • Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
  • Health and Society

Management and Society

 

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Digital Engineering
  • Energy and Environment Engineering
  • Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Actuarial Science
  • Astrophysics
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Mathematics
  • Nanoscience
  • Physics
  • Statistics

Integrating an embedded certificate in an upper year

Embedded certificates are completed as part of a bachelor’s degree, at no extra cost. They're designed to focus on a thematic area and be available to students across faculties. An embedded certificate totals 4-8 courses (12-24 units) and is typically integrated with your degree in upper years.

Embedded Certificate in Canadian Studies

Enhance your degree with the interdisciplinary study of Canadian topics and themes. This certificate is open to any major field of study at ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½. Examine Canada through a historical lens and method in your two core courses. Then explore the study of Canada from the perspectives of at least two other disciplines in your elective courses. 

Embedded Certificate in Creative Writing

The Creative Writing program is one of the triumphs of our university. Aided by the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program, it has attracted national and international acclaim and is one of the busiest and most productive areas of the Department of English. If you complete 6 courses (18 units) from the field of Creative Writing, you are eligible to earn an Embedded Certificate.

Embedded Certificate in Entrepreneurial Thinking

The Embedded Certificate in Entrepreneurial Thinking provides undergraduate students from degree paths across the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ campus with an entrepreneurial thinking tool kit. Entrepreneurial thinking extends far beyond starting a new business. It’s an approach. It’s a way of thinking. It’s a way of creating value for others, inspiring change, finding solutions and achieving goals.

Embedded Certificate in Leadership Studies

The Embedded Certificate in Leadership Studies gives undergraduate students the opportunity to explore the foundations of leadership and build the necessary skills to succeed as a leader. By adding this six-course embedded certificate, students will supplement the technical knowledge gained through their current program with tangible leadership skills. The embedded certificate was thoughtfully developed with experiential learning and evidence-based research in mind. Students enrolled in the embedded certificate will apply their newly acquired knowledge to real-world projects in their area of study and have access to the BMO Mentorship Program.

Embedded Certificate in Mental Wellbeing and Resilience

A unique program that explores mental health from multiple perspectives and in various modalities, the certificate is designed with flexibility and diversity in mind. Participants will receive individualized and interdisciplinary learning both in and outside the classroom.

Embedded Certificate in Mental Wellbeing and Resilience

Certificate in Geographic Information Science

Start Something New in Geographic Information Science (GIS). Use technology to solve a wide range of real-world issues and learn from international leaders.

Certificate in Latin American Studies

Start something extraordinary with the interdisciplinary study of Latin America. Develop a nuanced understanding of Latin American countries, cultures, politics, and societies.

Certificate in Pluralism and Global Citizenship

Develop values, habits, and practices that foster responsible global citizenship.

Pluralism and Global Citizenship certificate

Certificate in Sustainability Studies

Develop your skills and explore your interests as a sustainability leader.

Sustainability Studies Certificate

Certificate in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

Are you passionate about the Chinese language? Interested in pursuing language teaching as a career pathway? Want a competitive edge after you graduate?

Taking a combined degree option

A combined degree is when a student registers in two different bachelor’s degrees (including honours degrees) at the same time and graduates from both degrees concurrently. Degrees can be combined in the same faculty or across two faculties and take a minimum of five years to complete. Explore our combined degree options below.

FacultiesDegreeYearsMajor
Arts     BA/BA, BA/BSc, BSc/BSc
BFA/BA, or BFA/BSc		5Most Majors in Arts (see Faculty of Arts )
Arts/ScienceBA/BA, BA/BSc, BSc/BA, or BSc/BSc5All Majors in Arts/All Majors in Science
Arts/Werklund School of EducationBA/BEd, BFA/BEd, BMus/BEd, or BSc/BEd5See Werklund School of Education  for a list of eligible Majors in Arts/Education
Cumming School of Medicine/ArtsBCR/BA or BSc/BCR5Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies/Psychology
Haskayne School of Business/ArtsBComm/BA or BComm/BSc5See for a list of eligible Majors in Arts/Commerce
Haskayne School of Business/KinesiologyBComm/BKin5Commerce/Kinesiology (Kinesiology)
Haskayne School of Business/ScienceBComm/BSc5Commerce/Actuarial Science, Mathematics or Computer Science
Kinesiology/ArtsBKin/BA5Kinesiology (Kinesiology)/Dance
Kinesiology/Werklund School of EducationBKin/BEd5Kinesiology (Leadership and Coaching)/Education
Schulich School of Engineering/ArtsBSc (Eng)/BA or BSc5All Majors in Schulich/All Majors in Arts
Schulich School of Engineering/Haskayne School of BusinessBSc/BComm5Majors in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Geomatics, Mechanical or Software Engineering in Schulich/Commerce
Schulich School of Engineering/ScienceBSc/BSc5All BSc majors in Science and all majors in Schulich. See
ScienceBSc/BSc or BSc/BA5Most Majors in Science (see )
Science/Werklund School of EducationBSc/BEd5General Mathematics/Education
Natural Sciences/Education 

Additional ways to enhance your university experience

Explore options to pursue work-integrated learning, conduct original research or participate in a study abroad opportunity.

Work-integrated learning (WIL)

Gain practical work experience through work-integrated learning

More than a quarter of ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ students benefit from co-ops, practicums and internships. These experiences provide hands on learning options and make connections with potential employers. Our students have worked with companies such as Amazon, Garmin, Suncor or BMW. 

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Undergraduate research

Top 200 ranked university in the world

More than half a billion dollars in research revenue has been channelled into developing impactful, real-world solutions. Thanks to our rich innovation ecosystem and research partners, we've been recognized as the No. 1 startup creator among research institutions for the second year in a row. 

Discover more about undergraduate research

Study abroad

Global Learning program

Earn credits toward your degree in another country! With 200+ partners and programs worldwide, our Global Learning program offers a diverse range of opportunities to explore new ideas through immersive travel and study.

Read more about study abroad

Digital badges

²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Badge Program

²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ badges are a form of micro-credential recognizing a variety of learning experiences that, when completed are granted a digital badge that can be added to your resumé or on LinkedIn. An example is our Ready for Research Badge that supports students in learning how to begin a university-level research project.