Black Canadian Studies Certificate (BCS) students take 24 credits in courses reflecting the certificate’s specific humanities and fine arts approaches (cultural studies, history, literature, and music) and professional application component. The 24 credits include: 15 required credits in Humanities; Six required credits in History; and Three additional credits at the 3000 or 4000 level from […]
Browse through the courses below to explore courses that will fulfill certain degree requirements in the Religious Studies program. When registering for classes on the Course Timetable website, be sure to carefully read through the "Notes/Additional Fees" section of each course you select. Quick Links GPA Calculator Search Course Timetables Academic Advising Peer Support Decisions […]
Beyond choosing what to study in university, you’ve got the option to customize how you study. You can choose the length and depth of specialization within your degree — whether it’s a three-year bachelor’s or more intensive four-year honours bachelor’s program. If you’re weighing two subjects of interest but can’t make a decision, you’re able […]
Our bespoke certificate options let students acquire theoretical and practical training in Black Canadian, Indigenous and Jewish studies. They can be pursued as a standalone or together with any other degree program at York. Browse our options and find the right fit for your academic interests and career goals. Quick Links Black Canadian Studies Learn […]
The humanities program offers a wide-ranging and integrated interdisciplinary curriculum. Our courses explore, examine and appraise cultures affected by conquest, colonization and other forms of domination to better comprehend both their unique traditions and their dialogues of resistance. Other offerings analyze the ways in which new technologies and digital media have changed understandings of natural […]
Meet our passionate, accomplished alumni. We are proud of the positive impact our humanities graduates are making in their communities and around the world. Find out all the ways our alumni are providing inspiration, bringing about change and providing mentorship for students. Quick Links Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2026 York University has announced […]
The department is home to eleven undergraduate degree programs giving students the flexibility and diversity to pursue a range of subjects in the humanities or to focus in more concentrated thematic, regional or cultural areas. Quick Links Black Canadian Studies Learn and examine histories of Black Canada. Discover people of African descent in the Americas […]
Our department is the only one in Canada offering interdisciplinary programs and courses providing a comprehensive introduction to the humanities as an integrated field of study. We are informed by a powerful vision of interdisciplinary study and research that few departments in North America can match. Undergraduate Programs Pursue a range of subjects in one […]
The Department of Humanities is the only department in Canada to offer interdisciplinary programs and courses providing a comprehensive introduction to the humanities as an integrated field of study. We are informed by a powerful vision of the value of interdisciplinary study and research, which enables students to understand and appreciate the diversity of human […]