University of Waterloo students pursuing programs in faculties other than Arts may wish to work concurrently toward a Bachelor of Arts (BA). Following consultation with the Arts Manager - Academic Advising and the academic advisor of the Home Faculty, the student must successfully complete the following to be awarded the BA:
- all Program-level (BA) requirements of the Faculty of Arts (see Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements), and
- all Plan-level (major) requirements for the chosen Arts academic plan, and
- at least 7.5 academic course units (for the Three-Year General degree) or ten academic course units (for the Four-Year General or Honours degree) over and above the minimum number of courses required for the first degree in the Home Faculty.
In some instances, a Joint Honours program or a minor in an Arts discipline, where possible, may be a preferable course to follow, in which case the BA would not be granted. The Proposal for Concurrent Degree in Arts: BA as Second Degree form is available from the Arts Undergraduate Office.