Multi-Degree
Begin your Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology, Global Studies, Sociology, or Women and Gender Studies at Laurier and earn two degrees in just five years through guaranteed admission to a specialized MA or MSc in International Development and Global Issues at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom.
Develop the knowledge and skills to address global challenges such as climate change, migration, conflict, inequality, food security, and human rights. Study at the University of Sussex, ranked #1 globally for Development Studies (QS 2017–2026), and learn from experts in international development.
Discover what makes this Laurier program unique and how you'll gain real-world experience.
Your future professors work hard to make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on in this program:
Here are just a few of our student’s favourite ways to apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree.
Apply to one program and graduate with two degrees with this multi-degree pathway.
If you're successful in your application to the Arts Degree (BA) and Master's Degree program, you'll receive two conditional offers of admission:
This means that if you decide to continue your studies at the graduate level, you don’t need to apply to the master's program at Laurier because you’ve already received a conditional offer of admission. As long as you meet your progression requirements, you will begin your master's program after you graduate from your BA degree program.
Develop a thorough understanding of people’s lived experiences, how they influence their perspective of the past and how they plan for the future. This program invites students to consider what it means to be human and how humans navigate the world around them.
Visit the Anthropology program page for more program and course information.
Develop a deep understanding of complex problems like armed conflict, refugees, economic development, environmental change and human rights, and learn how individuals, communities, and governments drive positive change.
Visit the Global Studies program page for more program and course information.
Curious about how society influences us and how we can influence it? Dive into contemporary social issues and discover how individuals and groups work to improve communities. Explore the dynamic interactions between health, government, crime and other societal elements that shape your social experience.
Visit the Sociology program page for more program and course information.
Analyze questions of gender and social justice while examining the important roles that gender and its relationship to other categories including race, class, sexuality, age, ability, citizenship, geographical location, national identity, etc. play in shaping people’s experiences across the globe.
Visit the Women and Gender Studies program page for more program and course information.
Choose from a range of international development and global issues MA/MSc programs at the University of Sussex, including:
OUAC code:
When you apply on the OUAC application:
Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section.
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to international@wlu.ca.
Laurier's language of instruction is English, and so we may require you to provide evidence of your English proficiency to help make sure you are successful in your academic courses.
Your three most recent years of full-time education must be in English without taking any ESL (English as a Second Language) courses. If you do not meet this requirement, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency.
We reserve the right to request an English-language test from any applicant.
If you do not meet Laurier's English proficiency requirement but are academically qualified for your program, you may be eligible for a conditional offer of admission.
The Academic Transition Pathway (ATP) program is offered through our affiliated institution, Wilfrid Laurier International College, and provides an option for meeting our English-proficiency requirement. If you have received an offer to Laurier with a condition to meet our English-proficiency requirement, you can meet that condition by successfully completing the ATP program.
If you've completed studies at another college or university, you may be eligible to transfer into Wilfrid Laurier University's Arts Degree (BA) + Master's at University of Sussex program. Admission requirements vary depending on your academic background and the number of postsecondary courses you've completed.
To find out if you can transfer into this program, we encourage you to:
1. Review our transfer admission requirements to find the criteria that applies to your unique situation, including information about transfer credits and academic requirements.
2. Explore our transfer pathway opportunities below to see how your previous studies may count toward this program.
Anthropology | Waterloo
Global Studies | Waterloo
Sociology | Waterloo
Women and Gender Studies | Waterloo
Visit our admission requirements section to find specific requirements for transfer students, indigenous applicants, mature learners, homeschooled applicants, senior citizens, refugees, and more.
It’s not only about the journey; it’s about the destination. Let us help you get set up for a meaningful career.
Our BA + master's degree graduates go on to a wide range of rewarding careers. Here are just a few examples:
Note: Additional training and education may be required.
As a Laurier alum, you'll have access to Career and Employment Support offered at Laurier for your entire career.
Below is a breakdown of tuition fees and expenses for Laurier Arts students for one year (or two terms) studying full time. Fees are based on 2026/27 rates and are subject to increase. All fees are shown in Canadian dollars.
| Fee Type | Domestic Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,180 | $36,624 |
| Student Fees | $2,133 $4,018 with co-op |
$3,082 $4,967 with co-op |
| Textbook Fees | $500 | $500 |
See a full breakdown of your first-year expenses.
The University of Sussex offers a 20% tuition discount for your first year at Sussex. This is awarded to Laurier students who meet all admission requirements and attend Sussex as part of this pathway.
The tuition discount is for your first year at Sussex only and is worth approximately $6,250 CAD. The amount of tuition a Canadian student can expect to pay for one year at the University of Sussex is approximately $41,725 CAD per year (at exchange rates from June 2025, equivalent to £22,575).
This is primarily an in-person program, meaning you'll attend classes on campus and learn face-to-face with professors and classmates. When you register for courses, you'll be able to select from available sections and create your timetable.
In-person delivery gives you direct access to faculty, hands-on learning opportunities and a traditional university student experience.
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Have questions? Email chooselaurier@wlu.ca, call 548‑889‑8888 or see all contact information.
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