About

Studies in the Humanities cultivate critical thinking, logic and communication through the exploration of cultures, languages, literatures, philosophy and history. Humanities courses show how these diverse forms of human knowledge and experience are interconnected while laying a foundation for success in the study of other fields, such as business and the sciences. The Humanities are a dynamic option offering a truly international focus and leading to a wide variety of exciting careers.

OUAC Program Code: TMH

Programs & Requirements*

Program Name	Prerequisites	Program Type			Approx. Grade Range
		Sp.	Ma.	Mi.
Art & Art History**					mid to high 70s
Art History
Canadian Studies
Classical Civilization
Cinema Studies
Creative Writing
Diaspora & Transnational Studies
Education Studies
English
English Language Linguistics
Ethics, Law & Society
French Studies
Functional French
History
History and Political Science
History of Religions
Italian	(rec. Ita)
Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Linguistics
Philosophy
Philosophy of Science
South Asian Civilizations
Theatre, Drama, and Performance Studies
Teaching & Learning: French	(rec. Fr)
Teaching & Learning: French & Italian	(rec. Fr, Ita)
Teaching & Learning: Italian	(rec. Ita)
Visual Culture
Visual Culture & Communication
Women & Gender Studies

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Why Study the Humanities at UTM?

Students studying programs within the Humanities benefit from a highly interconnected departments with dedicated professors. Our award-winning faculty take a progressive and student-centered approach to teaching and learning by developing interactive ways to acquire knowledge and experience. Our departments have also established a special connection with the local community by offering activities and events, such as concerts, speakers, annual student recognition awards ceremony and sessions. For example, our annual Italian play, performed and produced by UTM language students, always draws a full house.

A few more examples:

• Students in UTM's Department of Historical Studies are taught by some of the leading scholars in the world. Many of our renowned faculty members have won both national and international research awards. Our faculty members are committed to providing an exciting and stimulating intellectual journey for students. 

• Women and Gender Studies students compete for the Student of the Year Award for outstanding academic performance and activism.

• Language software developed by UTM faculty, which is used in our language labs, is now used all over North America in language classrooms.

• History of Religions targets UTM’s diverse and global student body, which represents the current Canadian demographic. Students come to understand the interplay and interactions between various religions, and to appreciate the plurality of approaches to the questions that have touched humankind’s spirit from the dawn of time.

Program Plans

Program Plans are quick and accessible overviews of the many academic and co-curricular opportunities available to help you get the most out of your UTM experience.

• Art & Art History (HBA) - major
• Art History (HBA) - major
• Classical Civilization (HBA) - major
• Diaspora & Transnational Studies (HBA) - major
• Education Studies (HBA) - minor 
• English (HBA) - major
• French (HBA) - major
• History (HBA) - major
• History of Religions (HBA) - major
• Italian (HBA) - major
• Language, Teaching and Learning: French (HBA) - major
• Language, Teaching and Learning: French and Italian (HBA) - specialist
• Language, Teaching and Learning: Italian (HBA) - major
• Linguistics (HBA) - major
• Philosophy (HBA) - major
• Visual Culture & Communications (HBA) - specialist
• Women & Gender Studies (HBA) - major

Related Student Clubs

• DVSSS — Department of Visual Studies Student Society
• English & Drama Students Society
• Historical Studies Society (HSS)
• Language Exchange at UTM
• Philosophy Academic Society

Careers by Major

The skills you develop combined with your experiences while at UTM can help you succeed in a number of occupations. Your program of study doesn't determine your career. Created by UTM's Career Centre, the Careers by Major database identifies some potential career fields, how to gain related skills and experience, and useful resources and job samples.

• Canadian Studies
• Diaspora and Transnational Studies
• Education Studies
• English
• Historical Studies
• Languages
• Linguistics
• Philosophy
• Women & Gender Studies

^{* The chart above is based on requirements in the Ontario curriculum. We will accept equivalent courses from other academic systems. For details, visit the Apply section of our site. Admission and approximate grade requirements are based on 6 Grade 12 "U" or "M", which includes English (ENG4U).}

^{** U of T degree plus Sheridan College diploma earned.}

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