International Studies
Do you see yourself in a world that extends beyond the Lower Mainland, working and having an impact in Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe, or the Middle East? We are scholars and teachers who work on real world issues, who seek to bridge the gap between what goes on in the university and what goes on in the places we study.
Overview
The International Studies program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences also offers a joint major with World Literature and a minor. You can start this program at the Surrey campus.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Major program description >
Joint major with World Literature >
Minor program description >
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Detailed admission requirements
For students applying directly from BC high school Grade 12. For other areas and other categories of admission, please see admission requirements.
International Studies
General requirements
- English language requirements - click for details.
- English 11
(or Français langue première 11) - Language 11
(includes beginner's language 11, American sign language 11 or 12, and language 12 courses) - Science 11
(includes Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth Science 11, Forests 11, IB Environmental Systems 11, Principles of Physics 11 or a Science course at the Grade 12 level) - Foundations of Math 11 with a minimum grade of 60%
(or Pre-Calculus 11/Foundations of Math 12/Pre-Calculus 12/Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%) - English 12 with a minimum final blended grade of 60%
(or First Peoples 12, or Français langue première 12 with a minimum final grade of 60%) - Graduate from high school
Program-specific requirements
English 12 and three additional approved Grade 12 courses
Approved grade 12 courses
BC First Nations Studies 12, Calculus 12, Comparative Civilization 12, Economics 12, English Literature 12, Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12, French 12 or français langue seconde 12, German 12, History 12, Japanese 12, Law 12, Mandarin 12, Philosophy 12 (4 cr), Punjabi 12, Social Justice 12, Spanish 12, Sustainable Resources 12.
Sciences: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geography 12, Geology 12, Physics 12.
IB/AP: All standard and higher level IB courses, and all AP courses, may be used in place of grade 12 courses.
How to apply
Applying to the major program
Before applying, you might want to review this help video. Then:
- Go to https://apply.educationplannerbc.ca/sfu.jsp
- In section 4, Applying to SFU:
- select from the drop-down list of faculties: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- select from the drop-down list of programs: International Studies or (available only in Fall) Int'l Studies - 1st year Surrey
- select from the drop-down list of faculties: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
APPLYING TO THE JOINT MAJOR
After you have been admitted to the university and have enrolled in courses, speak to a faculty advisor about the joint major.
APPLYING TO THE MINOR PROGRAM
You may add the minor program to any major program. Speak to your faculty advisor.
Career possibilities
The world is changing rapidly and you have no way of knowing the full range of career opportunities available to you in the future. Graduates of this program may end up in a range of occupations, including these: