Overview

The UTP Stage II - Arts and Social Sciences provides from Simon Fraser University the foundation for further study in many areas such as economics, English, international studies, political science, psychology, linguistics and criminology.

UTP Stage II will help you choose the area in which you wish to specialize for your Bachelor of Arts.

Potential career paths

There are an endless number of career opportunities available to Arts and Social Sciences graduates. More than half of all advertised positions that require a university degree do not specify a required degree discipline.
The reason is that a university education, and especially a university education in Arts and Social Sciences, is as much about skill development as it is about content, and the skills you develop in Arts and Social Sciences are highly valued by employers.

Possible career paths include:

Advertising
Civil Service
Corporate Communications
Interpreter
Journalism
Marketing
Mass Communication
Media Specialist
Public Relations
Research
Sales Management
Tourism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature Now;
Literature and Performance;
Literature and Culture;
Brain, Mind and Society;
Writing in World Literature;
Critical Thinking.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts View 148 other preparation in Liberal Arts 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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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE A Levels - 2 C Grades
International Baccalaureate 22

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36206 CAD / full

≈ 36206 CAD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

36206 CAD / full

≈ 36206 CAD / full

Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for UTP Stage II - Arts and Social Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Potential career paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Vancouver

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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