Trinity Western University - Langley
Trinity Western University - Langley

22500 University Drive, Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Bachelor of Arts - Intercultural Studies - Global Development

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The TWU Intercultural Studies program explores the richness of material, social, philosophical, and spiritual aspects of global societies. The program focuses equally on engaging in meaningful dialogue with and developing Christian responses to world cultures. 

Students experience interdisciplinary approaches to intercultural issues. The major is ideal for students interested in diverse types of cross-cultural work or ministry in North America or abroad. 

Led by passionate, award-winning faculty, the Intercultural Studies major offers three streams of study: Christian missions, global development, and linguistics. Experiential learning includes a cross-cultural practicum. Additionally, obtaining a certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL) is possible within the linguistics stream of the degree program.

Are you passionate about global justice issues such as ecology and the environment, or food, education, and wealth distribution, or refugees and migration, or conditions of human habitation and work? Studies in global development may be well-suited to your interests.

Global development focuses on capacity-building in the world’s most needy societies. Courses in culture, economics, politics, and religion will enable careful consideration of trends in relief work, socio-economic development, and how Christian and other Non-Governmental Organizations operate to effect positive socio-economic change.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Literacy

105

Conversation

95

Comprehension

105

Production

95

Program Intakes

Open date

September 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Open date

September 1, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2027

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$150 CAD

Application fee

$22800 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Student Fees: $1,650 per year
Books and Supplies Fees: $1,500 per year
Medical Insurance Fees: $900 per year