{"id":15851,"date":"2026-01-26T14:14:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T19:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/?page_id=15851"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:20:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:20:59","slug":"esp-to-degree","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/esp-to-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"ESP to Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Below are the guidelines for students transferring from ESP to a degree program. Please note that students with previous university experience (including returning ESP students) will have different admissions requirements than what is indicated here. These students should consult<\/a> with an ESP Academic Advisor for details.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n \n 1.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Students Starting ESP in the Fall Term\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n 1.1\n <\/span>\n\n \n ESP Arts and Social Sciences Stream\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 1.2\n <\/span>\n\n \n ESP Business Stream\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 1.3\n <\/span>\n\n \n ESP Computer Science Stream\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 1.4\n <\/span>\n\n \n ESP Engineering Stream\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 1.5\n <\/span>\n\n \n ESP Science Stream\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 1.6\n <\/span>\n\n \n Other Programs\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 2.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Students starting ESP in the Winter Term\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n 2.1\n <\/span>\n\n \n ESP Arts & Social Science Stream\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 3.\n <\/span>\n\n \n How does 杏吧原创 calculate your ESP average?\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Students Starting ESP in the Fall Term<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ESP Arts and Social Sciences Stream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ESP\u2019s Arts and Social Sciences Stream can help you to qualify for a variety of 杏吧原创\u2019s programs. Students
in the Arts & Social Science Stream enroll in a First-Year Seminar (FYSM 1900) course and two electives
of their choosing each semester. For a list of current Arts and Social Science degrees, consult 杏吧原创’s Admissions<\/a> website. Please note that some degrees may have additional prerequisites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Cognitive Science<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A minimum average of C+ (6.0) across 3.0 credits in the ESP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A minimum average of C+ (6.0) across 3.0 credits in the ESP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Economics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A minimum average of C+ (6.0) across 3.0 credits in the ESP, and grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Global & International Studies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A minimum average of C+ (6.0) across 3.0 credits in the ESP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Media Production and Design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A minimum average of C+ (6.0) across 3.0 credits in the ESP, and one grade 12 university level math credit (MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U). Prerequisite grades vary from year to year. Please consult with admissions<\/a> for more information. BMPD is a limited enrolment program, and meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Music<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A minimum average of C+ (6.0) across 3.0 credits in the ESP will satisfy the academic requirement.
Candidates must also audition and be selected by the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESP Business Stream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students in the ESP Business Stream enroll in a first-year Math course (MATH 1009), first-year Economics
(ECON 1001\/ECON 1002), Introduction to Business (BUSI 1800) and a First-Year Seminar (FYSM 1900)
course.
To earn admission to a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of International Business or Bachelor of Accounting, students must: <\/p>\n\n\n\n