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Since ancient Roman civilization, Italy has played a monumental role in shaping global culture. For over seven centuries, the country has been at the forefront of artistic, scientific, and intellectual advancements. Proficiency in Italian serves as a powerful asset, whether pursued independently or combined with other disciplines, offering access to varied professional paths.
The Italian studies curriculum equips students with linguistic mastery while fostering comprehensive insights into Italy's cultural and social fabric.
Numerous undergraduates commence their academic journey with a Bachelor of Arts degree. This well-rounded liberal arts education delivers transferable competencies for immediate employment or serves as preparation for advanced studies.
Earning a BA is widely regarded as optimal preparation for navigating the modern globalized workforce. The critical thinking, innovation, interpersonal, and analytical abilities cultivated through arts education create pathways to diverse career possibilities.
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Arts in Italian program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English: Minimum score required: 58
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)