Engineering students must apply to be considered for a minor.  To be eligible:

• For an application to be considered, the student must be in good academic standing and have completed a minimum of 24 credits after being placed in an Engineering specialization. 
• Students in the Environmental Engineering program (ENVE) between UBC and UNBC are not eligible to take a minor.  If you are still interested in taking courses in an area of a minor, please speak with an advisor in Engineering Academic Services
• You must have a minimum overall average of 68% in your two most recent academic years at UBC. For example, if you are applying for a minor at the end of the 2024 Winter Session, grades will be used from the 2024 Winter Session, 2024 Summer (if you took courses), and the 2023 Winter Session.  All attempted courses will be used.  Grades from transferred credits will not be used in the average calculation.
• With the exception of the Commerce Minor and the Entrepreneurship Minor, you will be admitted to the minor if you meet the minimum 68% overall average.  The Commerce and Entrepreneurship Minors are competitive, meaning that a 68% overall average does not guarantee admission.  Students who have completed COMM 280 will be given preference for admission into the Entrepreneurship Minor.  Students who have completed ECON 101 (or 310) and ECON 102 (or ECON 311) will be given preference for admission into the Commerce Minor.

Applications for Minor programs are accepted through an online form below, from March 15th to May 15th annually. You will be notified of the outcome via email in early June. Please note, you can only apply for one minor during an application cycle.

There are two options for Engineering students wanting to pursue a Minor in Arts – an 18-credit or a 30-credit minor.  For both options, you are responsible for proposing a plan of courses you want to take.  When determining what courses to take, many students reference the Major or Minor Program listed under each subject in the UBC Calendar for the Faculty of Arts.  All courses in your proposed plan must be courses an Arts student could use toward their Major in that subject. For example, if you are considering a Minor in German, you may want to consult the German section of the calendar, referencing the “Major in German” portion of the page to determine which courses to take. 

Additional information about the Minor in Arts for Engineering students is available in the UBC calendar.

A minor in Mathematics, Computer Systems, Cognitive Systems, or where there is significant overlap between the student’s engineering program and the proposed subject or field for the minor is not permitted. 

Course Requirements

• To complete a Minor in Science, you must complete at least 18 upper-level (300+) credits in a single subject area or area of specialization, together with any necessary prerequisites
• Please refer to the Minor in Science outlined in the UBC Academic Calendar as a guide. 

Key Details

• Prerequisites do not count toward the 18 required credits, so in practice, you will likely need to take more than 18 credits total.
• For the Minor in Computer Science, please refer to this CS department website about which APSC courses may be used as prerequisites for Computer Science courses.
• All courses in your proposed plan must be courses a Faculty of Science student could use toward their major in that subject. 
• Some subject areas may have additional requirements or constraints (e.g. mandatory courses) including: Astronomy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Oceanography and Physics
• Computer Engineering students are not permitted to apply for the Minor in Computer Science because of the significant overlap in content. 
• Geological Engineering students are not permitted to apply for the Minor in Geological Sciences because of the significant overlap in content, but they are permitted to apply for the Minor in Geophysics. 

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Upon completion, your transcript will list “Minor in <Subject>” (e.g., Minor in Astronomy or Minor in Physics). Please note that Minors do not appear on UBC diplomas. 

Double Counting

• If you are doing a Minor in Science, you can double count a maximum of 6 upper-level credits for both the minor and the restricted elective requirements in your Engineering program
• The Engineering Physics program may permit waiving of requirements, rather than double counting so that minor courses can be used in place of technical electives.  To determine if minor courses can be used for requirements, please consult with the Engineering Physics Program Office

Course Requirements

To complete a Minor in Honours Math, you must complete a minimum of 33 credits outlined on the list in the UBC Academic Calendar.  

Key Details 

• Complete two components of the program (refer to the UBC Academic Calendar for details). 
• Achieve a minimum overall average of 68% in each component.
• Please note that MATH 264, one of the course options for the 200-level component, is a 1-credit course. If you choose this course, you will need to take an additional course to meet the 9-credit requirement for this component. 
• Please note that some MATH courses have significant overlap with each other. These courses are listed on the UBC Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion list.  
• If you’ve completed a course considered equivalent to another on the exclusion list, you may not be eligible to register for it. In that case, you must select a different course. 
• For Engineering Physics students in an Honours Math, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, or Science Minor, please note that the Engineering Physics program may permit waiving of requirements so that minor courses can be used in their place, rather than double counting.  To determine if minor courses can be used for requirements, please consult with the Engineering Physics Program Office.   

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Upon completion, “Minor in Honours Math” will appear on your transcript. Please note that Minors do not appear on UBC diplomas.  

Double Counting

• If you are doing a Minor in Honours Math, you can double count MATH courses that are required for your program.  That is, you are allowed to use any MATH course that is core to your program (not electives in your program, including technical electives) towards both your degree requirements as well as towards the Honours Math minor  
• The Engineering Physics program may permit waiving of requirements, rather than double counting so that minor courses can be used in place of technical electives.  To determine if minor courses can be used for requirements, please consult with the Engineering Physics Program Office

Course Requirements

To complete a Minor in Commerce, you must complete a minimum of 18 credits of specific courses outlined in the UBC Academic Calendar.  

Key Details

• Depending on the courses you choose as part of your complementary studies requirement, you may be able to complete the Minor in Commerce with only 9 additional credits. 
• Please refer to the UBC Calendar for full details and approved course lists. 
• For Engineering Physics students in an Honours Math, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, or Science Minor, please note that the Engineering Physics program may permit waiving of requirements so that minor courses can be used in their place, rather than double counting.  To determine if minor courses can be used for requirements, please consult with the Engineering Physics Program Office.  

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• Upon completion, your transcript will list “Minor in Commerce.” Please note that Minors do not appear on UBC diplomas. 

Double Counting

• Students in the Commerce Minor may be able to complete the minor in as few as 6 additional credits (beyond your program requirements).  The following courses can be double-counted:
  • ECON 101 and ECON 102 can count towards Humanities/Social Sciences elective requirement and the Commerce minor requirement
  • Engineering Economics course can count towards your program requirements as well as the Commerce minor requirement.  Each program has a set Engineering Economics course you will have to take (some programs have a selection of options).
  • Technical elective – depending on your program, you may be able to double count one 3-credit Commerce course as a technical elective. Please refer to your program’s website to see if there are Commerce courses specified as an acceptable technical elective. For Electrical + Computer Engineering, you may be able to double count one 3-credit Commerce course as a free elective.  
• The Engineering Physics program may permit waiving of requirements, rather than double counting so that minor courses can be used in place of technical electives.  To determine if minor courses can be used for requirements, please consult with the Engineering Physics Program Office

Course Requirements

• To complete a Minor in Entrepreneurship, you must complete a minimum of 18 credits as outlined on the list in the UBC Academic Calendar.   
• The Entrepreneurship Elective list can be found on the UBC Sauder website.   

Key Details

• Depending on your program, you may be able to count courses in the Minor toward electives or as a capstone requirement. 
• Please consult with your program to confirm whether you are permitted to double count credits in this way. 
• For Engineering Physics students in an Honours Math, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, or Science Minor, please note that the Engineering Physics program may permit waiving of requirements so that minor courses can be used in their place, rather than double counting.  To determine if minor courses can be used for requirements, please consult with the Engineering Physics Program Office.   

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Upon completion, your transcript will list “Minor in Entrepreneurship.” Please note that Minors do not appear on UBC diplomas. 

Double Counting

If you are doing a minor in Entrepreneurship, you may be able to double count courses towards your program if it is deemed that they meet an elective or a capstone requirement. If you want to determine if a course will double count, speak to your program advisor.

We’re continuously working to improve the Academic Progress Reports (APRs) for Minor programs to better reflect your academic progress. Please inform EAS of any updates to your Minor course plan by filling out our Updating Course List for your Minor form, so we can update your APR with your new course plan.

If there are discrepancies between your APR and your approved Minor course plan, we recommend using your approved Minor course plan to confidently track your progress. For more information about your Engineering APR, please visit Workday Student: Information for Engineering Students (Vancouver Campus). Our team is here to assist you every step of the way, and we’ll provide updates as enhancements are implemented. 

If you are currently registered in a Minor and would like to make an update to your approved course list, please fill out the form below. This process can take 3-5 business days to finalize.   

Updating Course List for Minor in Arts

If you are updating your course plan for a Minor in Arts (18- or 30-credit), you must fill out the Minor in Arts Planning Document, review with and have it signed by the Arts Department Advisor from your field of specialization.

If you would like to withdraw from your minor, please submit your request through Workday only. Instructions on how to drop your Program of Study on Workday can be found here. This process can take 3-5 business days to finalize.   

Through the dual degree program, students have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Applied Science degree concurrently. Completion of a dual degree can be completed within a minimum of five years, but may take longer if needed. As a dual degree student, you can still participation in Co-op and CIE or Go-Global opportunities.

Please consult the UBC Calendar for more information.

Both Engineering Academic Services and Arts Academic Advising will review your Dual Degree application. Acceptance into the BA-BASc Dual Degree will be based on a review of your application, and academic transcripts.

To be eligible for admission in the dual degree:

• You must be registered in either Faculty at the time of your application.
• You must have satisfied the Writing Component of the Arts Writing and Research requirement
• Typically, your application for a dual degree is submitted after completing your first-year.
• Students with who hold a prior degree or are in their final year of their UBC degree, will not be eligible for a dual degree.
• Your academic transcript and application will be considered and assessed on the current Faculty admission requirements.

For Engineering students, applications open March 15 – May 15.
If you are an Art’s student, please submit your application to the Faculty of Arts by May 15.

Steps to apply for a BASc-BA dual degree:

1. Student’s wishing to apply for a dual degree will apply with their home Faculty.
   • Engineering students apply through Engineering Academic Services.
   • Arts students apply through Arts Academic Advising Services.
2. All students will complete the same application form, which includes a step by step process.
3. Please meet with an Arts Academic Advisor before you submit you application; this is an opportunity to discuss your goals, and review your proposed course plan.
4. You are welcome to meet with an Engineering Academic Advisor before submitting your application – this is optional.  
5. Please submit your application via the link below (available between March 15-May 15).

If you would like to withdraw from your dual degree, please submit your request through Workday only. Instructions on how to drop your Program of Study on Workday can be found here.