BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies in Canada at SMU

Program Overview for BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies in Canada:

Explore many aspects of Spanish, civilization, and culture, while gaining an in-depth understanding of the contemporary Spanish world. The Spanish and Latin American Studies Program of St. Mary’s College is the only such program in Atlantic Canada. 

When learning Spanish and Latin American culture, you will develop the ability to communicate in Spanish, and you will also explore history, tradition, art, literature, and music. In this process, you will develop critical thinking and communication skills, cultural understanding, and strong research skills.

Hands-on learning experience:

At Saint Mary's, there are many opportunities for undergraduate academic awards, and there are also many opportunities for academic exchanges in Spanish-speaking countries. 

Our Spanish students participated in academic exchanges with the Polytechnic Institute of Monterrey, La Salle University, and the Autonomous University of Zacatecas, and participated in our new exchange program with UNAM, the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Sample courses offered:

• Introduction to the Spanish Language
• Intermediate Spanish
• Advanced Spanish Conversation in Film
• Advanced Oral and Written Spanish
• Introduction to Latin American Literature
• The Changing Face of the Americas and the Caribbean

Future career opportunities:

• Teacher
• Translator
• Cultural liaison
• Public relations consultant
• Historian
• Language instructor

These are the international student eligibility for the BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies in Canada

These are the domestic student eligibility for the BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies

Early admission will be given to students who:

• have a final overall grade 11 average of 70%;
• have a minimum grade of 70% in each individual grade 11 course that corresponds to the five grade 12 courses required for admission to their program of choice; and
• are registered for grade 12 courses that satisfy the admission requirements for their program of choice.

Early admission and early scholarships will be awarded to students who:

• have a final overall average of 80% or higher in grade 11;
• have a minimum overall average of 80% in the five program-specific corresponding grade 11 courses with no individual mark less than 70%; and
• are registered for grade 12 courses that satisfy the admission requirements for their program of choice.

Find admission requirements by provinces.

IB Diploma:

If you are currently enrolled in the IB Diploma, you can apply to Saint Mary’s with your anticipated or predicted results. For undergraduate admission, we require a minimum IB Diploma score of 24 with grades of 3 and above in pre-requisite subjects.

An IB Diploma score of 28 and above will qualify you for our renewable entrance scholarships. A final score of 30 and above will grant you 30 credit hours toward your degree program which is usually equivalent to one full year of study.

If you are completing Higher Level Diploma courses and achieve final grades of 5, 6, or 7, you will be eligible to receive up to 18 credit hours toward your degree program at Saint Mary’s. The Admissions Office will also add one bonus point to your scholarship average for each of your IB Higher Level classes. Check out our IB Equivalency Chart to view the IB Higher Level course equivalencies at Saint Mary's University.

These are the test eligibilities for the BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies to qualify.

The scholarships available for the BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies are:

Saint Mary University Undergraduate Scholars…

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$50,000.00

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Students accepted by Saint Mary’s University for undergraduate studies with an admission average o…

Saint Mary University Undergraduate Scholarships

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Country: Canada Level: Undergraduate Scholarship for: Domestic and International Students students Value: $50,000.00 Deadline: March 1, 2022

Multiple scholarships are available to international students that range from CAD 2,000 to CAD 50,000 per year.

Admission Criteria

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Students accepted by Saint Mary’s University for undergraduate studies with an admission average of 80% or higher will be automatically considered for Renewable Entrance Scholarships.

Sobey National Innovator Awards

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CA$50,000.00

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Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who recently graduated from high school.

Sobey National Innovator Awards

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Country: Canada Level: Undergraduate Scholarship for: Domestic Students students Value: CA$50,000.00

The initial scholarship in academic year 1 is $20,000. The renewal value in academic years 2-4 is $10,000 per year. The total value of the scholarship over four years is $50,000.

Admission Criteria

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Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who recently graduated from high school.

The international student tuition fees and costs for BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies in Canada.