Humanities (HBA)
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.
"What I learned from my first few years in university is that I enjoy learning about humans through different lenses. Through my academic programs, I can see the evolution of humans and how our society and culture has changed over the years. I am so happy to have this renewed passion and enthusiasm for my studies."
- Erika, 4th year, Major in English, Double Minor in French Studies and Anthropology
Programs & Requirements
OUAC Program Code: TMH
Approximate Grade Range: Mid to high 70s (based on six Grade 12 "U" or "M" courses, including English (ENG4U) or equivalent)
Find requirements to other common curricula:
- International Baccalaureate
- U.S.-Patterned Education
- British-Patterned Education
- French Baccalaureate
- Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
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Specialist
MinorExciting Opportunities
World-class Faculty
At UTM, world-class experts teach their specialty areas. Our researchers make key contributions to science, social science, culture and humanities in Canada and globally. You can read about some of their exceptional work online.
Elective Language Courses
UTM offers a broad range of elective language courses, including Arabic, Chinese, German, Greek, Hindi, Latin, Persian, Sanskrit, Spanish and Urdu. Students can earn a Language Citation, an official recognition on a student's transcript.
Experiential Education
Experiential learning opportunities have been growing in number at UTM, and encompass many types of practical learning, or "learning by doing." Opportunities include community service, internship or practicum placement, and project research.
Courses You Would Love
Bad Romance (ENG277H5)
This course covers romances of the eighteenth to the twenty-first century, ranging from the amatory (stories about love, longing, and desire) to the fantastic (the supernatural and fantasy).
The History of Canada (HIS263Y5)
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of history students, those preparing to teach and others who want to benefit from a full lecture course and weekly tutorials.
Bilingualism and Multiple Language Acquisition (LIN388H5)
This course examines simultaneous and successive second (and multiple) language acquisition by children. We will look at such topics as the bilingual brain, the nature of the input, and more.
Minds and Machines (PHL240H5)
Can machines think and feel? Are human beings simply very complicated organic machines? These questions are discussed in the light of recent work on the simulation of intelligence and purposive behaviour.
Discover Your Potential
Ashley Yoannou, HBA, History and English, Class of 2012
A graduate from the Class of 2012, Ashley Yoannou holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree with High Distinction as a History Specialist with an English Minor. After convocation, Yoannou returned to the Department of Historical Studies as a graduate intern, in addition to working with a professor as a research assistant.
Read more about Ashley Yoannou
Katherine Rehner, Associate Professor, Language Studies
Is it ça va or quoi de neuf? For a native French speaker, the choice is easy; an unconscious lightning-quick assessment of the social situation, its level of formality, and the image the speaker wishes to portray. Yet for a student learning the language, even a simple greeting can be fraught with the potential of social censure.
Read more about Katherine Rehner
Queer in the Suburbs: Hidden histories of Peel Region
“Groundbreaking” research from U of T Mississauga is creating a new record of the unique experiences of LGBTQ2+ people living in Canada’s suburbs. The Queer Peel Oral History Project collects first-person oral histories from current and former LGBTQ2+ residents of Peel Region and establishes an important new archive of suburban queer experiences.
Photo by David McBee via Pexels
Even More to Explore
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.
Created by our 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. But always remember, your program of study doesn't have to determine your career!
DVSSS — Department of Visual Studies Student Society
English & Drama Students Society
On this edition of the View to the U podcast, we are talking mapping borders and territories and its impact on identities in Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with Professor Julie MacArthur, an Assistant Professor in U of T Mississauga's Department of Historical Studies.
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