The Faculty of Arts and Science welcomes external applicants to the Second Degree for a summer and fall term start (Queen’s students may be considered for a winter term start in addition to summer and fall term).
Students may apply for a 3-year degree (BA, BCMP, BSc) or a 4-year Honours Degree (BAH, BCMPH, BScH).
For some degree plans, Queen’s students may apply with lower Cumulative GPA requirements. Please contact Arts and Science if you are a Queen’s student and wish to inquire about requirements.
| Degree Plan | Degrees Offered | Admission Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Art History | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Applied Economics | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Astrophysics | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.7 GPA AND 6.0 units of first-year university-level Physics equivalent of PHYS 104 or 106 with a mark of a Queen's B (Internal B-). |
| Biochemistry | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.9 GPA AND 6.0 units of first-year, university-level Biology equivalent to BIOL 102 and 103, with a mark of Queen's C or better. AND 6.0 units of first-year university-level Chemistry, equivalent to CHEM 112 with a mark of Queen's C or better. AND Minimum of 27.0 units taken in 1st year. |
| Biology | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA AND Applicants must have 6.0 units of first-year, university-level Biology equivalent to BIOL 102 AND 103, with a mark of C- in 103. If the student takes BIOL 102 AND 103 at Queen's (summer admission), they must pass 102 & earn a Queen's C- in BIOL 103. |
| Biology and Mathematics | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.6 GPA AND applicants must have 6.0 units of first-year, university-level MATH equivalent to MATH 120/121/123 & 124 with a mark of Queen's C AND 6.0 units of first-year, university-level Biology equivalent university-level BIOL courses equivalent to BIOL 102 AND 103 with a mark of Queen's C in 103. If the student takes BIOL 102 AND 103 at Queen's, (summer admission) they must pass 102 AND have a C in 103. If take MATH at Queen's (i.e,. summer admission) they must pass the course. |
| Biomedical Computing | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 3.0 GPA AND Applicants must have CISC 121/3.0 with a mark of a B. Students without an equivalent to CISC 102/3.0 may require additional time to graduate. |
| Black Studies | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Chemistry | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.7 GPA AND Applicants must have 6.0 units of first-year university-level Chemistry equivalent to CHEM 112 earning a mark of a Queen's B-, and must have passed 6.0 units of first-year university-level Calculus equivalent to MATH 121/6.0 |
| Classics (Specialization) | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.6 GPA AND 6.0 units of a university-level course in Greek with a Queen's B-. OR 6.0 units of a university-level course in Latin with a Queen's B-. |
| Classical Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Cognitive Science | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 3.0 GPA AND Applicants must have CISC 121/3.0 with a mark of a Queen's B. Students without an equivalent to CISC 102/3.0 may require additional time to graduate. |
| Computer Science | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 3.0 GPA AND Applicants must have CISC 121/3.0 with a mark of a B. Students without an equivalent to CISC 102/3.0 may require additional time to graduate. |
| Computing and Mathematics | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 3.0 GPA AND Applicants must have CISC 121/3.0 with a mark of a Queen's B AND Students must have 6.0 units of university-level MATH/STAT equivalent to MATH 120, 121, 123 & 124 with a mark of Queen's C (Queen's passed). *MATH 110/6.0 (or its equivalent), can be used for both MATH and CISC 102 requirements. **Students without an equivalent to CISC 102/3.0 may require additional time to graduate. |
| Drama | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA AND Applicants must have DRAM 100 with mark of Queen's B-. |
| Economics | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Employment Relations | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| English | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA AND Applicants must have 6.0 units of first-year, university-level English equivalent to ENGL 100 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Film and Media | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.8 GPA AND Applicants must have 3.0 units of first-year, university-level FILM equivalent to FILM 111, FILM 112, FILM 113, or FILM114 with a mark of a Queen's B+. |
| French Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Gender Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Geography | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Geological Sciences | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| German Studies | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 1.9 GPA |
| Global Development Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.5 GPA |
| History | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA; applicants must have 3.0 units of first-year, university-level history course with a mark of Queen’s C+. |
| Hispanic Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Indigenous Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Italian | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Jewish Studies | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Language Acquisition | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Life Sciences | Cumulative 3.2 GPA (2) 6.0 units of first-year, university-level Biology equivalent to BIOL 102 and 103, with a mark of Queen's C or better; (3) 6.0 units of first-year university-level Chemistry, equivalent to CHEM 112 with a mark of Queen's C or better; and (4) Minimum of 27.0 units taken in 1st year. | |
| Linguistics | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Language, Literature and Culture | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Mathematics/Statistics | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA; students must have 6.0 units of a first-year, university-level MATH equivalent to MATH 120/121/123 & 124 with a mark of a Queen's C or better. APSC students must have a at least 9.0 units of MATH/STAT with a Cumulative GPA of a 1.9 including failed attempts. If take MATH course at Queen's (summer admission) must pass course. |
| Math and Physics | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.7 GPA AND 6.0 units of first-year, university-level Physics equivalent to PHYS 104 or 106 with a mark of Queen's B. AND 6.0 units MATH equivalent to MATH 120/121/123 & 124 a minimum of Queen's B-. |
| Music (BMUS) | Cumulative 2.6 GPA AND Complete and pass an audition. AND Have equivalent to Conservatory Advanced Rudiments. | |
| Music | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA; (1) applicants must complete an audition if they wish to take MUSIC 124, (2) Students need equivalent to Conservatory Advanced Rudiments and (3) Students with Conservatory Grade 3 harmony with Honors will be ranked higher then those without. Second Degree students can be admitted without Rudiments. |
| Philosophy | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Physics | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.7 GPA AND 6.0 units of first-year, university-level Physics equivalent to PHYS 104 or 106 with a mark of a Queen's B. |
| Political Studies | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.6 GPA; applicants must have 6.0 units of first-year, university-level POLS courses with a mark of a Queen's B |
| Religion | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Sociology | BAH, BSCH, BCH | Cumulative 2.6 GPA |
| Software Design | BAH, BSCH, BCH, BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 3.0 GPA AND CISC 121/3.0 with a mark of a B. Students without an equivalent to CISC 102/3.0 may require additional time to graduate. |
| Spanish and Latin American Studies | BA, BSC, BCP | Cumulative 1.9 GPA |