Arts, lettres et communication : études littéraires (pre-university DEC, 500.AH)

Arts, lettres et communication : études littéraires (pre-university DEC, 500.AH) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at Collège Ahuntsic in Montreal, Canada. It takes 2 years (4 sessions), with intakes in Autumn session (apply through SRAM; first-round deadline 1 March 2027).

Collège Ahuntsic is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$15,150 a year, about ₹10.2 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$30,300 (≈ ₹20.3 lakh) before any yearly increase.

International rate for group A (pre-university and administrative techniques): CAD 7,575 per session × 2, for 2026 and 2027. Student fees of about CAD 270–322 per session and international health insurance (about CAD 1,380 a year) are extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Broadcast journalist
• Magazine journalist
• Editorial assistant
• Digital copywriter
• Public relations officer
• Social media manager

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• BBC
• Reuters
• Bloomberg
• News Corp
• Axel Springer
• Bertelsmann
• WPP
• Heineken
• Meta
• Google

General entry requirements at Collège Ahuntsic for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Apply through SRAM, the Montreal regional admission service. Its guide explains credential equivalence for Class 12, fees, deadlines and visa steps. The first-round deadline for 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.
• Each DEC has its own prerequisites (for example maths and science for the technologies); check them in the college's programme guide.
• You need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and a study permit, and you must buy the international student insurance offered through the CEGEPs (about CAD 1,380 a year).

For this course: Taught in French; no English test applies. You need a strong level of French to follow a DEC.

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This course starts in: Autumn session (apply through SRAM; first-round deadline 1 March 2027).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (as required by SRAM)
• Documents listed in the SRAM guide for international applicants
• Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
• Proof of funds for tuition and living costs

Collège Ahuntsic is a public CEGEP in the Ahuntsic district of Montreal, founded in 1967 as one of Quebec's first 12 CEGEPs. It offers pre-university and technical DEC programmes and continuing-education AECs. All teaching is in French, so it suits only Indian students who already study in French; it does not award bachelor's degrees.

International students can apply to 12 DEC programmes, including radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and medical electrophysiology technologies, biotechnology and analytical chemistry laboratory techniques, civil, building, geomatics and industrial engineering technologies, accounting and finance, cinema and literary studies. International tuition depends on the programme group and runs from about CAD 15,150 to 23,480 a year.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Design: Visual Communication Design (Graphic Design & Advertising stream)Alberta University of the Arts4 years full-time (120 credits), in person and studio-based · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Design: Visual Communication Design (Illustration stream)Alberta University of the Arts4 years full-time (120 credits), in person and studio-based · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio ArtAlberta University of the ArtsFull-time, studio-based; one or two concentrations such as animation, ceramics, media arts, painting or photography · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Creative Industries: Applied Creative IndustriesAlberta University of the Arts4 years; in person, non-studio and hybrid (launched in 2026) · C$28,023 / year
• New Media Design and Web Development (Diploma)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)18 months (78 weeks) full-time, blended, with a 9-week internship · C$29,709 / year
• Bachelor of MusicBrandon UniversityFull-time bachelor's degree · C$17,904 / year

More courses at Collège Ahuntsic

• Techniques de laboratoire : biotechnologies (DEC, 210.AA)3 years (6 sessions) · C$19,610 / year
• Technologie du génie civil (DEC, 221.B0)3 years (6 sessions) · C$19,610 / year
• Techniques d'administration et de gestion : gestion comptable et financière (DEC, 410.GF)Technical DEC; check the length with the college · C$15,150 / year
• Technologie de radio-oncologie (DEC, 142.D0)3 years (6 sessions) · C$23,480 / year
• Technologie de médecine nucléaire (DEC, 142.F0)3 years (6 sessions) · C$23,480 / year
• Techniques d'électrophysiologie médicale (DEC, 140.A0)3 years (6 sessions) · C$23,480 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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2. Collège Ahuntsic: Droits de scolarité (opens in a new tab)
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5. Collège Ahuntsic: Guide des programmes 2026-2027 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)