Interdisciplinary programs
The Faculty of Arts and Science offers interdisciplinary programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Graduate students can enroll in interdisciplinary programs for the PhD or Masters of Arts or Science, graduate diplomas or certificates and microprograms.
Undergraduate students can enrol in interdisciplinary majors, minors, certificates and microprograms.
Graduate
Graduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science might be interested in a variety of explicitly interdisciplinary programs.
PhD in Humanities
The PhD in Humanities is an interdisciplinary degree program designed for full-time study by highly qualified students located in the Center for International Studies in Society and Culture (CISSC). HUMA students engage in original research and research-creation across units within the Faculty of Arts and Science and the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Individualized Program (PhD, MA, MSc)
INDI is a unique program housed in the School of Graduate Studies that enables students to pursue individualized interdisciplinary scholarly programs. INDI graduate studies enable students to engage in research that could not be accomplished within a traditional program.
Master in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
The MSc/MASc in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology introduces students to the science and capabilities of materials and devices on the nanometer scale spanning from the fundamental physical science of materials to biological and environmental implications, to technology development and device engineering. Students will work in interdisciplinary research teams and develop marketable skills in the emerging advanced materials sector working with scientists and engineers.
Graduate Diploma in Community Economic Development
Offered in both French and English, the Graduate Diploma in Community Economic Development is for students who want to contribute to social justice and civic engagement, at a time when complex, large-scale challenges are affecting societies around the world.
Undergraduate
An interdisciplinary major is a program consisting of 42 or more credits comprised of courses from a range of disciplines.
Interdisciplinary minor programs usually consist of 24 or more credits and are to be combined with a department major, specialization or honours.
Interdisciplinary certificate programs normally consist of 30 credits and can be taken as independent programs. Find interdisciplinary major, minor and certificate programs within FAS listed below.
Irish Studies
School of Irish Studies
Explore contemporary world issues through the lens of Ireland and the Irish worldwide.
The School of Irish Studies offers three program options:
- a 42-credit major
- a 24-credit minor
- a 30-credit certificate in Irish Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality
Simone de Beauvoir Institute
Explore the myriad ways in which sexuality is manifest in, and affects, culture, social organization and identity. The major and minor in Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality, includes courses from a variety of disciplines
Southern Asia Studies
Department of Religion
Study the customs, social organization, ideas, history and present-day conditions in Southern Asia. The Department of Religion offers a 42-credit major and a 24-credit minor in Southern Asia Studies, with courses from a range of disciplines according to your interests:
- religion
- history
- political science
- film studies
- economics
- English
- sociology and anthropology
Environmental Sustainability Science
Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry and Geography, Planning and the Environment
If you are fascinated by the science behind how human activity affects our planet, and passionate about creating a more sustainable future, the Environmental and Sustainability Science program is for you.
Following one of the three program streams:
- Earth Systems and Climate Science
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Chemistry
You will learn to understand and assess the impact of human activity on natural cycles, ecosystems, species and landforms, while specializing in one particular disciplinary approach to environmental issues.
Human Rights Studies
Department of Political Science
Dive deeper into the welfare, responsibilities and rights of contemporary citizens in Canada and abroad. The minor in Human Rights incorporates courses from a variety of disciplines, including:
- Political Science
- History
- Philosophy
- Religion
- Journalism
- Theology
- Sociology
- English
Law and Society
Department of History
Study law in an interdisciplinary way, from the perspectives of:
- Political Science
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- History
- Philosophy
- Religion
The minor in Law and Society will enable you to explore law not as a set of rules, but as an important discourse within society, in Quebec, Canada and globally.
Sustainability Studies
Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability
The minor in Sustainability Studies enables students to situate the knowledge they gain from other disciplines within the context of complex global and local issues, such as biodiversity loss or social injustice.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in internships and research opportunities on campus and in the outside community.
Israel Studies
Azrieli Institute of Israel Studies
Develop the skills to engage in a balanced, critical and reflective approach to the study of Israel, a land of competing narratives, aspirations and claims.
The minor in Israel Studies is a 24-credit program intended for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science who wish to complement their core area of study with a selection of courses on Israel.
