Humanities
About
Studies in the Humanities cultivate critical thinking, logic and communication through the study of cultures, languages and history. It shows how each is interconnected and it is intrinsic to success in the study of other fields, such as business and the sciences. The Humanities is a dynamic option where a truly interdisciplinary focus can be developed.
OUAC Program Code: TMH
Programs & Requirements*
| Program Name | Prerequisites | Program Type | Approx. Grade Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sp. | Ma. | Mi. | |||
| Art and Art History** | mid to high 70s | ||||
| Art History | |||||
| Canadian Studies | |||||
| Classical Civilization | |||||
| Cinema Studies | |||||
| Diaspora & Transnational Studies | |||||
| Education Studies | |||||
| English | |||||
| English Language Linguistics | |||||
| Ethics, Law & Society | |||||
| French Language Teaching and Learning | (rec. Fr) | ||||
| French Studies | |||||
| French and Italian Teaching and Learning | (rec. Fr, Ita) | ||||
| Functional French | |||||
| History | |||||
| History and Political Science | |||||
| History of Religions | |||||
| Italian | (rec. Ita) | ||||
| Italian Teaching & Learning | (rec. Ita) | ||||
| Latin American & Caribbean Studies | |||||
| Linguistics | |||||
| Philosophy | |||||
| Philosophy of Science | |||||
| South Asian Civilizations | |||||
| Theatre, Drama & Performance Studies | |||||
| Visual Culture | |||||
| Visual Culture & Communication | |||||
| Women & Gender Studies | |||||
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:
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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.
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Women and Gender Studies students compete for the Student of the Year Award for outstanding academic performance and activism.
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Language software developed by UTM faculty, which is used in our language labs, is now used all over North America in language classrooms.
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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
- 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 Club
- DVSSS — Department of Visual Studies Student Society
- English & Drama Students Society
- Historical Studies Society (HSS)
- Language Exchange at UTM
- Philosophy Academic Society
- University of Toronto Mississauga Francophone Students' Association (FSA)
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.
| Chart Legend: | Bio = Biology C = Calculus & Vectors Ch = Chemistry F = Advanced Functions Fr = French Ita = Italian M = Mathematics of Data Management Math = One of the Grade 12 U Maths Ph = Physics |
/ = or , = and rec. = recommended approx. = approximate Sp = Specialist program Ma = Major program Mi = Minor program |
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