Program Requirements
Note: University regulations apply to all students at Laurier. If there is any discrepancy between the program or progression requirements outlined on this page and those in the university's academic calendars, the academic calendars are the official sources of information. The information below is from the latest calendar, and you may be following progression requirements from an earlier calendar. Students are responsible for checking the appropriate calendar. Contact your program coordinator should you notice any discrepancies.
Communication Studies
The Honours BA in Communication Studies consists of 20 credits (40 courses), including 10 credits (20 courses) in Communication Studies. The Combined Honours BA consists of 20 credits, including 7.0 credits (14 courses) in Communication Studies. Students can also choose to complete one of six Concentrations as part of their degree. These are: media and communication history; media and cultural theory; visual communication; global communication; cultural and creative industries; digital media studies. Please see the Advising Forms below for the curriculum checklists.
Cultural Studies
The Combined Honours BA in Cultural Studies consists of 20 credits (40 courses), including 7.0 credits (14 courses) in Cultural Studies. Please see the Advising Form below for the curriculum checklist.
Progression Requirements
Communication Studies
In order to register in Year 2 of honours Communication Studies, you need to have a 5.0 (C) in each of CS100 and CS101 and an overall GPA of 4.0 (C-). The CR grade will not be accepted; a grade of CR in either CS100 or CS101 will lead to removal from the Communication Studies program.
For Year 3 and Year 4, students must also have a major GPA of 6.0 (C+). Your major GPA is calculated using every Communication Studies (CS) core and elective course that you have taken, your overall GPA is calculated using all courses your have taken.
Cultural Studies
In order to register in honours Cultural Studies, you need to be registered in another Honours BA program, have completed at least one of KS100 or KS101, have major and overall GPAs of 4.0 (C-) or higher. Your major GPA is calculated using the grades for any course listed in the Honours Cultural Studies program that you have taken.
Undergraduate Programs 2023/24
Advising Forms
Honours BA Communication Studies
Honours BA Communication Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program
Honours BA Cultural Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program
Graduate Program 2023/24