Overview

From the history of art, spanning centuries of artistic achievement, to contemporary self-expression in the studio, Art from St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) offers you an exciting learning environment led by art historians and professional artists who help you understand and master creative techniques. Each year, hundreds of students take Art courses at StFX, developing a heightened appreciation of art and culture.

Here, you will be part of the only program in art history in Nova Scotia open to the regular student body as well as studio artists, and a broad range of courses not available elsewhere in Atlantic Canada, including Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art. Studio courses are all taught by professional artists, several with international reputations, who have a profound working knowledge of their respective media.

Careers

From curatorial and management work in galleries, museums and cultural organizations, to medical illustration, art can open the door to a wide range of careers. In a world where we are increasingly bombarded with images, understanding how images are made and what they mean is vital.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing

Materials and Methods

Stained Glass Studio Batik Studio

Watercolour - Techniques and Approaches

Digital Video Production

Interdisciplinary Art through Indigenous Pedagogy

Scenic Design & Stage Lighting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Antigonish, Canada

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History Art Education View 49 other Bachelors in Art History in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An overall average of 70% in Grade 12, with no marks below 65% in each of the required subjects.

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Complete an online application

English language proficiency

English 12 and four other university preparatory courses

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Tuition Fees

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10340 CAD / year

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10340 CAD / year

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Living costs

Antigonish

Canada

1080 - 1710 CAD / month

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Duration

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Living costs

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