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  • Accounting


    A choice for those oriented towards working in business and management, an Accounting major provides a solid analytical and quantitative foundation for work in the professional world, whethe…

  • Administrative Studies (now Commerce)


    Are you passionate about management and business professions such as accounting, marketing or logistics? Majoring in Commerce at York will expose you to the fundamentals of the corporate and…

  • African Studies


    Are you fascinated by Africa and passionate about its history and culture? African Studies at York focuses on issues of social, political, economic and cultural development from pre-colonial…

  • Anthropology


    If you are passionate about understanding why societies have flourished and perished, why and how civilizations which have come before us have changed or have affected the way we are today and are fas…

  • Applied Mathematics


    Have you always been a “numbers person” but are most interested in the way mathematics can shape the world around us? Do you want to use mathematics to create new ideas, better understand our surround…

  • Biochemistry


    Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of life. As a Biochemistry major you will explore the structure and properties of biological molecules and the relationship between their chemical structure …

  • Biology


    Are you intrigued by how the human body and living organisms grow and develop? Do you want to understand detailed biological processes, how various forms of life on Earth evolve and function, and what…

  • Biomedical Science


    Are you fascinated by biological processes and want to understand how cells and organisms react to medicines in the search for cures to illnesses? Do you want to pursue a hands-on career in the medica…

  • Biophysics


    Are you fascinated by how the principles of physics are being applied to research biological processes and cellular development? Do you want to pursue studies in a program that will build your theoret…

  • Biotechnology


    Have you always been intrigued by how humans use technology in unison with natural biological processes to improve the environment around them? Do you want to follow a career working at the crossroads…

  • Business Administration


    Are you passionate about business and entrepreneurship? Majoring in Business Administration at York will expose you to the fundamentals of the corporate and private world and the principles …

  • Business Economics


    Have you always been fascinated by business, management, entrepreneurship and the economics of building, sustaining and growing an enterprise? Do you have a love for economics and the macro and micro …

  • Business and Society


    Are you intrigued by recent financial and economic developments and how law, media, social change and the recent calls for more pronounced ethical business shape today's socio-economic realities? Do y…

  • Canadian Studies


    Are you passionate about Canada? Do you want to explore the meaning of being Canadian? Majoring in Canadian Studies will introduce you to the rich history and culture of Canada and its conti…

  • Chemistry


    Do you want to understand what we and the world we live in are made of on the molecular level and what laws govern chemical reactions and processes? Are you interested in how compounds and materials a…

  • Children, Childhood & Youth Studies


    Are you concerned with children's rights, education and child development issues here in Canada and around the world? Majoring in Children, Childhood & Youth Studies will expose you to t…

  • Classical Studies and Classics


    Are you fascinated by the language, the literature, the political teachings, and the rich history and epic lives of philosophers like Plato or Aristotle? Do you want to explore and understand the soci…

  • Cognitive Science


    Are you intrigued by how the mind works? About how humans think and develop cognition? Do you want to tie in different fields of study to better understand the processes of thought creation? Housed wi…

  • Communication & Media Studies


    A truly encompassing major, a degree in Communication & Media Studies spans many fields: policy, politics, international development, mass media and new media just to name a few. A Commu…

  • Computational Mathematics


    Have you always been fascinated by computers and the complex mathematical algorithms governing their processes? Do you want to turn your passion for mathematics into a career creating real-world appli…

  • Computer Engineering


    Are you passionate about the fast developing world of electronics and computers? Do you see yourself at the forefront of technology in a career designing, developing and creating the world's future co…

  • Computer Science


    Have you always been fascinated by how computers function and perform or how hardware and software is developed? Majoring in Computer Science at York will help you take the first crucial ste…

  • Computer Security


    Are you fascinated by codes, the challenges facing secure data networks and computer systems? Do you want to pursue a career which will combine aspects of cryptography, information protection and soft…

  • Creative Writing


    Have you always wanted to pursue a career as a writer? Do you love literature and feel that this is the direction you wish to take after university? Majoring in Creative Writing at York allo…

  • Criminology


    If you are intrigued by the processes that define criminal behavior, control and the administration of justice, and different theories of crime, studying Criminology is an educational option…

  • Culture and Expression


    Have you always been fascinated by the depth, breadth and sheer diversity of human creativity and expression? Do you want to study how human imagination and artistic forms are used to express various …

  • Dance


    Do you love to express yourself through dance, whether modern, ballet, jazz, tap or improvisational? Are dancing and performing passions you want to explore in life? York's Department of Dance&nb…

  • Design


    Do art and design fascinate you? Do you have an interest and an ability to draw or paint and want to take the next step toward extending this into a career? Are you fascinated by visual communication,…

  • Digital Media


    Do you have a passion and a calling for creating digital images, animation and simulations? Are you looking for a future working with cutting edge technologies and techniques? Studying Digital Me…

  • Disaster and Emergency Management


    Do you want to pursue a career helping prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters taking an all hazards approach to identifying threats, natural and human made, including terrorism and cyber…

  • Drama and Creative Arts


    Have you always been drawn by the stage and the rush of performing in front audiences, being behind the scenes in production, or simply being an audience member mesmerized by the beauty and magic of t…

  • Earth & Atmospheric Science


    Are you fascinated by the sheer awe and power of atmospheric and earth events? Do you want to understand the theory behind shifting weather patterns, tectonic movements or various other inner-Earth dy…

  • East Asian Studies


    Are you fascinated by East Asia, its rich history, culture, people and past civilizations? Majoring in East Asian Studies will expose you to one of the most socially and economically vibrant…

  • Economics


    Are you interested in identifying the wide range of individual and social problems that arise out of the conflict between the demand for goods and services and a limited supply of resources for satisf…

  • Education


    Have you always had a passion for teaching and the theories of education? Majoring in Education at York will allow you to create a solid base for a career that will allow you to realize your…

  • Educational Studies


    Do you yearn for a career within the Education sector and for implementing theories of Education? Education is a foundation for growth and achievement across all sectors. Majoring in Educational …

  • Engineering


    Have you always been interested in machines and mechanisms, computers and electrical circuitry or understanding and building the various technologies that surround us every day? Majoring in Engin…

  • English


    Do you have a passion for literature? Are you fascinated by literary history and its relation to current culture? Majoring in English will expose you to various forms of literary expression …

  • English and Professional Writing


    Has language always been a passion of yours? Do you love writing and the power that words have in our everyday lives and how they shape who we are? If you see yourself in a career that will challenge …

  • Environmental Biology


    Have you always been fascinated by our complex environment and surroundings, and feel concerned about the need to take steps to protect this natural inheritance? Do you want to make a career of making…

  • Environmental Studies


    Are you captivated by animals, flora, or biophysical elements and processes? Are you interested in the physical structures that comprise our urban cities? In this time of economic and global uncertain…

  • European Studies


    European Studies takes a wide-ranging interdisciplinary and intercultural approach to the study of Europe. From Douro to the Don, from Tromsø to Tripoli, you’ll examine European developments from the …

  • Film


    Have you always dreamt of working in the film industry or producing your own movie? Do you want to work in a profession creating visual projects? Are you interested in digital production, editing, sou…

  • Finance


    A popular choice for those oriented towards working in the financial, the non-profit or the corporate worlds, an education in Finance provides a solid analytical and quantitative foundation …

  • French Studies


    Do you love the French language? Do you want to learn more about Francophone culture around the world? A French Studies major provides you with the opportunity to not only learn and practice…

  • Gender and Women's Studies


    Have you always been fascinated by the roles and contributions of women in past and contemporary societies? Are you passionate about changing the everyday realities of millions of women facing various…

  • Geography


    Are you fascinated by how environmental, social, political and cultural processes shape how our world functions and evolves? Geography is concerned with the spatial variations of human and physical ph…

  • Geography and Urban Studies


    Are you interested in the role cities play in shaping the social, cultural, economic, political and environmental conditions of everyday life? Do you want to know more about the connection between glo…

  • German Studies


    Have you always wanted to study the German language and the history of German-speaking European society and culture? From literature to philosophy to cinema and language, majoring in German Studi…

  • Global Health


    Have you always wanted to help improve the health and wellbeing of people around the world? Have recent global health topics such as international food shortages, health equity, crises in supplying me…

  • Global Political Studies


    Have you always been passionate about politics, the importance of international issues and the dynamics of domestic policy against a background of global political realities and pressures? Do you want…

  • Health Studies


    Are you interested in the big picture issues behind health and health care, such as the social determinants of health (e.g. poverty), health information systems, health systems management and public p…

  • Health and Society


    In an ever changing global community, issues at the intersection of modern concepts of medicine, culture, morality, law and technology are of crucial importance and most certainly in vogue both in Can…

  • Hellenic Studies


    Are you fascinated by the rich history and cultural heritage of Greece? Majoring in Hellenic Studies within the Department of Humanities will expose you to interdisciplinary and integrative study of t…

  • History


    If you are interested in the past, the civilizations and cultures that have come before us, or the ways in which the past is influential in shaping the present then majoring in History may b…

  • Human Resources Management


    Have you always been a “people person”? Do you have a knack for organizing responsibility in group settings and recognizing the potential and the strengths that different people bring to the table? Pu…

  • Human Rights and Equity Studies


    Are you concerned with the inequity present in today’s society - be it social, economic or rights-based? Do you see yourself in a field studying or working on issues revolving around questions of cont…

  • Humanities


    Have you always been interested in what differentiates human groups and the complex cultures that people develop? Do you find the concept and the study of culture fascinating and something that you wo…

  • Information Technology


    Are you interested in helping organizations achieve their objectives by planning, designing, building and administering information systems? Studying Information Technology at York will prep…

  • International Development Studies


    Are you concerned with the discrepancies that exist between developed and developing nations? Do you want to make a difference in the developing world once you graduate? A degree in International…

  • International Studies


    Have you always seen yourself working in an international career, whether for an organization, a government or a business? Do you want to make a difference on the international stage once out of the c…

  • Italian Studies


    Are the Italian language and the study of Italy your passions? Have you always been fascinated by the allure of Italy, its rich historical inheritance and deeply romanticized culture and art? Pursuing…

  • Jewish Studies


    Are you fascinated with the Hebrew or Yiddish languages, the history of the State of Israel, the Jewish people, and Judaism? Do you want to pursue your calling through the study of language, spiritual…

  • Kinesiology and Health Science


    Are you fascinated by how the human body moves, develops, ages and rebuilds itself? Do you want to be able to understand the complex processes that govern how human beings use their bodies and muscula…

  • Law and Society


    Are you thinking of pursuing a career in the legal field or do you want to know how the legal system affects real world situations? A degree in Law and Society will expose you to different p…

  • Linguistics


    Are you fascinated with language and how the complexities of speech shape human development, cultural interaction and our society in general? Do you want to study the principles underlying human langu…

  • Management


    Studies in Management are a great choice for those oriented towards working in business and the corporate world, human resources, non-profit organizations, and strategic planning. A Manageme…

  • Marketing


    If you have an affinity for creative thinking, communication, and business applications then a major in Marketing may be the ideal educational path to follow at York.  

  • Mathematics


    Have you always had a knack for calculations or simply enjoy crunching numbers? Perhaps a future in mathematics is your calling and majoring in Mathematics at York University will help you t…

  • Mathematics for Commerce


    Have you always been fascinated by the incredible importance of mathematics and mathematical concepts and models in today’s business and financial world? Do you want to turn your love of mathematics a…

  • Mathematics for Education


    Have you always had a passion for mathematics while imagining yourself working in a classroom setting? Do you feel you want to share your love of mathematics with others and perhaps teach the same app…

  • Multicultural and Indigenous Studies


    Have you always been concerned with societal issues rooted in race, ethnicity and indigeneity? Are you fascinated by the social processes affected by these topics here in Canada and how these question…

  • Music


    Have you always loved performing and wanted to compose and showcase your own music or be part of a musical group or orchestra? A degree in Music will expose you to a vast diversity of music …

  • Nursing


    Are you passionate about caring for others? Are you a people person who believes in improving the health of individuals and diverse communities, both locally and globally? Do you want to make a true d…

  • Philosophy


    Have you always been fascinated by the meaning of things, ideas and how ancient and modern cultures have tackled some of life’s most basic philosophical queries and human realities? Have you wondered …

  • Physics and Astronomy


    Have you always been interested in understanding nature at its deepest level? Do you enjoy combining experiments with mathematical modeling to observe nature, explore phenomena and construct theories …

  • Political Science


    A degree in Political Science will provide you with the opportunity to learn about the ways in which power and authority permeate almost every aspect of our lives. By concentrating on the va…

  • Portuguese & Luso-Brazilian Studies


    Have you always been interested in learning Portuguese? Did you know that Portuguese is the language of several countries and that it is spoken worldwide in all corners of the globe? Spoken daily by o…

  • Professional Writing


    Do you have a passion for words and language? Do you find excitement in the way writers convey information and capture the imagination with their written work? If yes, then taking your education in th…

  • Psychology


    Do you have a passion for knowing what makes people "tick" from social, developmental and biological perspectives? Is the understanding of human behaviour in all its aspects a fascinating subject for …

  • Public Administration


    If you are interested in social justice, public ethics and good governance, then a degree in Public Administration may be for you. Studies in Public Administration can prepare you with the s…

  • Religious Studies


    Are you fascinated by the different religions of the world and how they have come to shape human societies throughout history? Do you want to study the diversity of human beliefs and the role religion…

  • Science and Technology Studies


    Have you always been fascinated by the influences that science and technology have had on our society and our understanding of ourselves? Pursuing a degree in Science and Technology Studies …

  • Sexuality Studies


    Are you fascinated by how sexuality is interpreted, exhibited and examined by different cultures and societies? Do you want to explore questions related to how sexuality influences societies and how s…

  • Social Work


    Have you always wanted to give back to the community? Have you found pleasure in helping others and improving the world around us all? Do you want to make a difference by helping to alleviate injustic…

  • Sociology


    Do you have a passion for exploring the key moments in our personal lives, our communities and our world? Are you fascinated by issues of gender and identity, social movements, ethnic cultures and ide…

  • Software Engineering


    Have you always been fascinated by the creation and everyday application of software systems in everything from urban traffic grids and national defense to your smartphone? Do you see yourself in a fu…

  • Space Engineering


    Have outer space and its exploration always been fascinations of yours? Do you want to work in a career helping to explore the universe and answer some of the most fundamental questions we have as hum…

  • Spanish


    Have you always been fascinated by the Spanish language and the remarkable history of Spanish culture around the world throughout antiquity to today? Studying Spanish in the Department of La…

  • Statistics


    Are you intrigued by the beauty of mathematical concepts and their applications in our world? Have you always wanted to understand the elegance of statistical reasoning and its relevance to societal d…

  • Theatre


    Have you always expressed yourself in an artistic way and been drawn to the stage? Do you want to pursue a career in the performing arts, either on the big screen, on the stage or in the production ro…

  • Translation Studies


    Have you always had a talent for languages and found it easy to learn, comprehend and use different languages in your day to day life? Do you have a passion for language and want to pursue a future ca…

  • United States Studies


    From the Mayflower to the Federalist Papers and American Exceptionalism, from Hollywood and American literature to the Cold War and contemporary politics - our neighbour is steeped in a rich history, …

  • Urban Studies


    Have you always been fascinated by cities, human communities and how these are created, evolve, expand and change? The city is a concept that many of us may take for granted, and yet the creation of c…

  • Visual Arts


    Are you passionate about drawing, painting or sculpture? Does the process of creating art and expressing yourself in visual media fascinate and excite you? A degree in Visual Arts can lead y…

  • Work and Labour Studies


    Ubiquitous societal concepts, work and the dynamic rapport developed between labourers and those that employ them have been accompaniments to every human civilization. If you have always been fascinat…

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