Disability Studies - BA

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Disability Studies - BA cost?

  CAD 40,805 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  This is a Grades-Plus program. Admission decisions for Grades-Plus programs are based on academic performance plus non-academic criteria such as interviews, auditions, essays and portfolios. Your ability to follow and adhere to the requirements is part of the assessment of your application. | Academic requirements | Applicants must meet the following requirements (A or B): | A: | Graduation from a 2-year diploma program or 3-year advanced diploma program from a public Ontario college with a minimum overall average in the ‘B’ range (70%). | The diploma program must have an academic focus (e.g. community and social services, business, arts, engineering, science) | Completion of at least one single-term course in the humanities or social sciences at the diploma level with a grade of ‘B’ or higher. This course may form part of the curriculum of the diploma program used for admission, or may be taken outside of the diploma program. | OR | B: | Completion of at least 20 single-term (or 10 full-year) undergraduate degree courses from an accredited post-secondary institution. | A minimum overall average in the ‘B’ range (70%) in your top 20 single-term courses (or 10 full-year courses) is required. | The courses used to calculate the average will be selected from any year and program of study. Repeated courses will be considered and the grade in the most recent attempt will be included in the average calculation. | Completion of at least one single-term course in the humanities or social sciences at the undergraduate level with a grade of ‘C+’ or higher. | Post-secondary studies are used as a basis of admission to this 2-year program. | Admitted students who hold a 4-year undergraduate degree may be eligible for up to 8 transfer credits. | Please note: | Applicants with other post-secondary backgrounds and equivalent international qualifications may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. | Students are admitted once a year in the fall term for the 2-year full-time program and 3 times a year, in the fall, winter and spring/summer semesters for the part-time program. | Required documents | The following documents must be submitted to Undergraduate Admissions. Visit | submission instructions | for further details. | Academic transcripts, including promotion/graduation status, from all post-secondary studies (excluding TMU). Transcripts must indicate promotion/graduation status. High school transcripts aren’t required for this program. | A completed | supplementary form | . | A personal letter (review the | non-academic requirements | ). | Note: If you've already attended this program and are applying for readmission or reinstatement, a completed application and supplementary form are required. | Non-academic requirements | In addition to meeting competitive academic requirements, you're required to submit the following non-academic requirements after you've submitted your application for admission. | Open All | Close All | Personal letter | You're required to submit a personal letter outlining your relevant experience and rationale for applying to the program. This letter should not exceed 2 pages. It'll be read for both admission eligibility as well as for the selection of potential recipients for the David and Sylvia Pollack Entrance Award in Disability Studies. | Submission instructions | You're required to submit your non-academic requirements via the | ChooseTMU Applicant Portal | . If you're unable to use the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal, please contact Undergraduate Admissions to discuss an alternate method of submission. | Here’s how to access your ChooseTMU Applicant Portal account: | Get your TMU Student Number in the email acknowledgement of your application | Activate your TMU Online Identity. Fill in the Activation Form on the | Accounts | website. When asked for your Student/Applicant ID, enter your 9-digit TMU Student Number. Keep a record of your user name and password | 24 hours after activating your TMU Online Identity, visit the | ChooseTMU Applicant Portal | How to upload your documents | Document submission FAQs · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: No English language proficiency test is required if, before starting the degree program, the applicant will complete 4 years of full-time secondary study in Canada, in a country/territory on TMU's exempt list, or at a school where English is the primary language of instruction; or will complete a 2- or 3-year diploma at a public accredited college, or one year of full-time degree-level study at an accredited university, in a country where English is the first language and is the language of instruction (courses cannot be EAL/ESL). Accepted qualifications in lieu of a test: AP English Language and Composition or Literature and Composition grade 4+; CSEC English grade A (I) or B (II); GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O Level English, English Language or ESL grade B ('6' in reformed qualifications) or GCE A/AS Level/AICE English grade C; IB English A: Literature or Language and Literature (HL or SL) score 4+ (HL English B is not acceptable); NCUK International Foundation Year EAP or EAPPU grade B. TMU reserves the right to request proof of English proficiency from any applicant regardless of background. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/english-language/ · Application fee: CAD 150.00 (TMU International Application); CAD 90.00 (TMU Application, used by current/previous TMU students, part-time applicants and Special Students). TMU states the OUAC application, used by international students at an Ontario secondary school applying for September, has a fee set by the OUAC ('Consult the OUAC website for details'). Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/international/admissions/how-to-apply/

• Is there a scholarship?

  TMU states it awards 'more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study' across all levels of study, and points applicants to its scholarships and awards pages and to government financial aid programs (OSAP, out-of-province student loans and U.S. student loans). Source View scholarship page