Athabasca University

Programme overview

Athabasca University offers a set of Bachelor of Arts minors that students may add to a BA program to develop focused knowledge in a particular humanities or social‑science area. These minors provide concentrated coursework to complement a student’s major and help shape an academic or career direction.

What you'll study

The page lists the minors available under the Bachelor of Arts umbrella; students choose one to pursue alongside their BA major. The available minors are:

• Anthropology
• Canadian Studies
• English
• French
• Global Studies
• Heritage Resources Management
• History
• Humanities
• Inclusive Education
• Labour Studies
• Philosophy
• Political Economy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Sociology
• Women’s and Gender Studies

Entry requirements

The source page lists the available minors but does not provide specific admission or course prerequisites. Prospective students should consult the university’s Bachelor of Arts program pages or admissions office for detailed entry rules and any minor‑specific requirements.

Career prospects

Minors are designed to deepen knowledge in a chosen field and to make graduates more versatile. Depending on the minor selected, outcomes can support pathways into areas such as public service, education, cultural heritage, social services, policy work, research, or roles in the private sector that value specialized humanities or social‑science skills.

Scholarships & funding angle

The source text does not describe scholarships. Students interested in funding should review Athabasca University’s scholarship and awards information and other financial-aid resources to learn about bursaries, merit awards, and external scholarships that may apply to BA students and those completing minors.