Overview

The Leadership and Civic Studies program offered by McMaster University has a small, supportive cohort, your learning will extend far beyond the classroom. You’ll graduate with a Combined Honours BA in Leadership & Civic Studies plus a second subject from Humanities or Social Sciences. Along the way, you’ll gain hands-on leadership experience through community projects, research, and civic engagement. By graduation, you’ll be ready to lead with integrity, collaborate across disciplines, and help shape a more inclusive, ethical, and sustainable future.

Key Facts

Why settle for one major when you can graduate with two? You’ll earn a Combined Honours BA in Leadership & Civic Studies and another subject of your choice from the Faculty of Humanities or Social Sciences. This unique program blends your passions with real-world skills to help you stand out to employers and graduate schools.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Communication Studies
English and Cultural Studies
French
History
Linguistics
Media Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School transcript with interim and/or final grades.
If you are attending an international school that offers multiple curricula (e.g. American, GCE, IB) please ask your school to specify the curriculum in which you are enrolled and ensure that appropriate documents are submitted.
Final Official IB results sent directly from the IBO
An official transcript is a complete academic record of all individual courses and grades achieved at an educational institution. It must be signed by a presiding official and bear the seal or certified stamp of the issuing institution. The signature, seal and/or stamp should appear on all pages of the document. A transcript is considered official only if it is sent directly to McMaster from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope. If evidence of misrepresentation of fraudulent or falsified documentation is found, the penalty is severe.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

45150 CAD / year

≈ 45150 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6030 CAD / year

≈ 6030 CAD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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