At Algoma University, second degree programs offer students the opportunity to gain advanced standing by applying credits from their first degree toward a new one. These previously earned credits count toward elective requirements, meaning students only need to complete the core courses of the new program. With fewer credits to finish, students can efficiently re-skill and re-enter the workforce faster, equipped with fresh, in-demand knowledge.

The majority of our degree programs would be available as part-time second degrees, as introductory core courses would need to be completed in order to access upper-year courses.

Our General Computer Science degree is available in an accelerated format.

3-Year General Programs – Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to a second degree in a 3-year Arts or Science program, applicants must:

1. Hold a recognized university degree with a minimum overall average of 60%;

2. Have failed no more than 30 credits in that degree; and

3. Have completed in the first degree no more than 18 credits in the proposed area of the major

4-Year Honours Programs

A student may be admitted to a second degree in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) if they:

1. Hold a recognized university degree with a minimum overall average of 60%;

2. Have failed no more than 30 credits in that degree;

3. Have completed no more than 24 credits in the first-degree program in the proposed area of the major. (Exceptions may be approved by the Senate Committee on Academic Regulations and Petitions.)

4-Year Honours Bachelor of Social Work

A student may be admitted to a second degree in the Bachelor of Social Work if they:

1. Hold a recognized university degree with a minimum overall average of 70%;
2. Have failed no more than 30 credits in that degree;
3. Have completed no more than 24 credits in the first-degree program in the proposed area of the major.

The Honours Diploma at Algoma University is designed for students who have completed a three-year general degree and want to enhance their qualifications—often in preparation for graduate studies. This diploma represents a fourth year of focused study in the same field as the student’s original degree, providing a valuable academic upgrade and strengthening their credentials for future opportunities.

Honours Diplomas are currently available in the following subject areas:

• Biology
• Computer Science
• English
• Law and Justice
• Political Science
• Psychology

Admission to the Honours diploma program requires completion of a general degree with an average of at least 70% in all required courses. The Academic Calendar provides specific program requirements.

• One course – 3 credits
• One semester – 15 credits
• 3-year degree – 90 credits
• 4-year degree – 120 credits