Lakehead University - Thunder Bay

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Program Information

School:Lakehead University - Thunder Bay
Faculty:Social Sciences and Humanities
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Aboriginal and Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Chinese Language and Literature
Finnish and Related Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French as a Second Language
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Italian Language and Literature
Language Interpretation and Translation
Latin Language and Literature
Linguistic, Comparative, and Rel. Lang. Studies and Services, Other
Linguistics
Second Language Learning, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Description:As economic and cultural ties between countries continue to make our world smaller, the need to communicate as global citizens is becoming more important. Languages are instruments of discovery. The study of language facilitates communication as well as the understanding of broader cultural and historical contexts that influence the way we live. Combine French with English, History or Philosophy.

Lakehead University's Language program will educate you in the art of communication by providing the opportunity to major in French, and to explore the languages of:

  • Finnish
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Ojibwe
  • Cree
  • Mandarin
  • The Classics
URL:Languages at Lakehead University - Thunder Bay
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $28,590

The tuition cost estimate is for Year 1 of the program.
Careers:LinguistsInterpretersTranslators

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70 to 100
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •   English 
  •   French 
Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent high school diploma; Gr. 12 U English and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M credits (including prerequisite courses). A minimum 70% overall final average. Admission averages are calculated using the top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses.

Program Specific Prerequisites: English (ENG4U), French (FEF4U, FIF4U, or FSF4U), 4 additional grade 12 U/M courses

For more information, please visit: lakeheadu.ca/admissions.
Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 58] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. 176] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
Application Notes : For a full listing of English Language Proficiency Requirements and accepted tests with minimum scores, please visit:
lakeheadu.ca/studentcentral/applying/english-language-proficiency-requirements.


* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on June 18, 2022