Individualized Studies

Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Individualized Studies

BA

At a Glance

Offered by

Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Offered at

Keele Campus

Degrees offered

BA

Ways to study

Full-Time, Part-Time

Entry

  • Fall - Upper year only
  • Winter - Upper year only
  • Summer - Upper year only

Applied Learning Opportunities

About the Program

Individualized Studies lets you design your own degree based on your interests and goals. Starting in your second year, Individualized Studies allows you to create your own area of specialization, drawing from the University's various academic disciplines to produce a study plan that works for you. The program is ideal for motivated students who have a clear vision of what they want, like flexibility and independence in their studies and want to shape their own path forward.

Requirements: To enter the Individualized Studies program in your second year, you will be asked to prepare a statement describing your desired subject. You will also be required to identify the courses that are relevant to your theme. You will need to have completed at least 24 credits and no more than 66 credits by the start of the academic year to be eligible. 

Requirements

BA

  • ELA30-1 or English 30
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • 2 semesters of English (code 603) / Français (code 601)
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • English 40S
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • English 120, 121 or 122
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • English 3201
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • English 12
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • ELA30-1 or English 30
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • ELA30-1 or English 30
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • ENG4U
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

    BA

  • English 621
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Grade 12 English
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • English Language Arts 30 or English Language Arts A 30 or English Language Arts B 30
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.

    • BA

  • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.
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    Start Your Application

    • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
    • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
    • Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
    • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
    • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
    • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
    • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
    • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
    • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
    • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
    • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
    • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
    How to Apply
    Required Documentation for Undergraduate Applicants
    Language Requirements
    Deadlines for Undergraduate Study

    Applied Learning Opportunities

    Individualized Studies offers hands-on experiences through extensive opportunities for work placements, optional paid co-op and community engagement in the Faculty. In your final year of the program, you will complete a major project as part of a six-credit thesis course and you will work closely with your chosen supervisor. Study abroad opportunities are also a great way to enhance your hands-on experiences during your time in the Individualized Studies program. 

    Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.

    Potential Career Paths

    • policy analyst
    • researcher
    • government officer
    • community development worker
    • non-profit professional
    • project coordinator
    • social activist
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