Lakehead University - Orillia

Interdisciplinary Studies

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Program Information

School:Lakehead University - Orillia
Faculty:Social Sciences and Humanities
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Description:Our Interdisciplinary Studies program is flexible in its design, allowing you to customize your educational experience. You will be encouraged to think beyond the confines of a traditional undergraduate degree and take a range of courses in different disciplines that are oriented to your individual career aspirations.

As an Interdisciplinary Studies major, you can choose any two disciplinary areas from the following:


  • Anthropology
  • Biology
  • Criminology
  • English
  • General Science
  • Geography
  • History
  • Media, Film and Communications
  • Political Science
  • Psychology 
  • Sociology
URL:Interdisciplinary Studies at Lakehead University - Orillia
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $28,590

This cost estimate is for Year 1 of the program.

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.
  •  Grade12 English 
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 Prerequisite Courses: Gr. 12 U English; 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M credits.


For more information, please visit: lakeheadu.ca/admissions.

Test Scores:
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. 213] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60]
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