- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- CIP code
- 24.0101
- Duration
- 4 year bachelor degree
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A four year arts degree entered without an immediate major, covering foundational humanities and social science before specialisation is declared, alongside writing and critical reasoning.
Bachelor of Arts General Entry suits students who want a Canadian degree and a year to choose the subject, which is a genuine advantage of the North American system over the British one.
Bachelor of Arts General Entry is taught at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, a designated learning institution, so completing Bachelor of Arts General Entry supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit application of up to 3 years. Canada requires a Provincial Attestation Letter with the study permit application for Bachelor of Arts General Entry, and the university issues that alongside the letter of acceptance. Every permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Bachelor of Arts General Entry in writing before you pay any deposit.
Applicants to Bachelor of Arts General Entry need Grade 12 or Class 12 with at least 70 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Bachelor of Arts General Entry is recorded at CAD 19,300 a year. An entrance scholarship of up to CAD 5,000 is recorded for Bachelor of Arts General Entry applicants who achieve a final average of 85 percent or higher, which is well above the entry bar, so treat it as a possibility rather than a discount you can budget for. September and January entry to 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the Bachelor of Arts General Entry application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 with a minimum of 70 percent overall and no individual mark below 65 percent, as recorded in the cross check source.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, PTE Academic 60 overall with no component below 50, or TOEFL iBT 90 with at least 20 in every section. The Duolingo English Test is not accepted.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 100 applies. An initial tuition deposit of CAD 1,000 is required to confirm the seat and trigger the letter of acceptance.
- Scholarship: An entrance scholarship of up to CAD 5,000 is recorded for applicants achieving a final average of 85 percent or higher. It is not automatic at the 70 percent entry bar, so treat it as a possibility rather than a discount you can budget for.
- Work permit: Bachelor of Arts General Entry is delivered by a designated learning institution and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to 3 years. A Provincial Attestation Letter is required with the study permit application. A spouse cannot apply for an open work permit on the strength of this programme under the rules in force.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the provincial attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Communications Officer: corporate and non profit teams
- Policy Assistant: government and advocacy
- Human Resources Coordinator: organisational roles
- Content Writer: media and marketing
- Programme Administrator: education and community services
- Graduate Study: the chosen specialism after year one
Reality check: arts graduates in Canada compete on demonstrated writing, internships and networks rather than the degree title, so build those from the first year.
About St. Francis Xavier University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #4729
- Established
- 1853
- Reference No.
- O19391556899
