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English (Honours Arts major)

St. Jerome's University · Waterloo, Canada · Bachelor's (undergraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Bachelor's

Duration

4 years (regular)

Tuition / year

C$58,000 (≈ ₹38.9 lakh)

Intakes

September (apply through OUAC by the University of Waterloo deadline)

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Course overview

English (Honours Arts major) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at St. Jerome's University in Waterloo, Canada. It takes 4 years (regular), with intakes in September (apply through OUAC by the University of Waterloo deadline).

St. Jerome's University is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Key highlights

Key highlights
UniversitySt. Jerome's University (Public)
LocationWaterloo, Canada
CourseEnglish (Honours Arts major)
LevelBachelor's (undergraduate)
Subject areaArts, Design & Media
Duration4 years (regular)
Tuition per yearC$58,000 (≈ ₹38.9 lakh)
IntakesSeptember (apply through OUAC by the University of Waterloo deadline)
English requirementIELTS 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking, 6.0 reading and listening); PTE 63 (65 writing and speaking); Duolingo 120

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Fees and costs

Tuition for international students is C$58,000 a year, about ₹38.9 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$232,000 (≈ ₹1.55 crore) before any yearly increase.

University of Waterloo estimate of first-year international tuition and incidental fees for the Faculty of Arts, September 2026 entry (two terms); St. Jerome's students are co-registered in Waterloo Arts. Co-op adds CAD 836 per term. 2027 estimate not yet published

Living costs near the university

Living costs
CostIn CADApprox. in rupees
Single room with meal plan2026-27: CAD 11,194.68 fall term + CAD 7,779.79 winter or spring termC$18,974per year≈ ₹12.7 lakh
Double room with meal plan2026-27: CAD 10,394.68 fall term + CAD 6,979.79 winter or spring termC$17,374per year≈ ₹11.6 lakh
Housing depositNon-refundable; credited to first-term feesC$500one-off≈ ₹33,500

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.

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Career outcomes

Average (median) salary

C$35,900

≈ ₹24.1 lakh a year

Median employment income two years after graduation, Undergraduate degree

Job roles

  • Graphic designer
  • Television/film/video producer
  • Social media manager
  • Multimedia specialist
  • UX designer
  • Photographer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

  • WPP
  • Heineken
  • Disney
  • Netflix
  • BBC
  • Adobe
  • Sony
  • Meta
  • Google
  • Universal Music Group

Eligibility

General entry requirements at St. Jerome's University for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

  • Apply through OUAC to Honours Arts (WJA – St. Jerome's University) or Honours Arts and Business (WJB – St. Jerome's University). Waterloo assesses the application.
  • Admission requirements and document deadlines are the same as the University of Waterloo's, and international students have extra requirements listed by Waterloo.
  • Honours Arts and Business needs six Grade 12 (Class 12) courses including English; Ontario students are admitted with averages in the high 70s.

English requirements

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking, 6.0 reading and listening); PTE 63 (65 writing and speaking); Duolingo 120.

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
IELTS Academic6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and speaking and 6.0 in reading and listening (or 7.0 overall with 6.0 in each)
PTE Academic63 overall with 65 in writing and speaking
TOEFL iBT4.5 overall with 5 in writing and speaking for tests from 21 January 2026 (90 overall with 25 in writing and speaking for earlier tests)
Duolingo English Test120 overall with Literacy and Production of 125
English-medium schoolingNo test if your four most recent years of full-time study were taught entirely in English, shown on transcripts or a principal's letter

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Intakes

This course starts in: September (apply through OUAC by the University of Waterloo deadline).

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in Canada

How to apply

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

Documents you'll need

  • Valid passport
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
  • English test score, or proof that your last four years of full-time study were taught entirely in English
  • OUAC application

Scholarships

  • Board of Governors' Scholarship

    First-year Faculty of Arts

    Value: Up to CAD 5,000

    Top-achieving incoming Arts students at St. Jerome's; no application. The page does not say whether international students qualify.

    Official page
  • Roslyn and Hubert Dietrich Memorial Scholarship

    First-year, full time

    Value: CAD 10,000

    Incoming co-registered students who show understanding of and commitment to Catholic Social Thought; application required. International eligibility not stated.

    Official page
  • University of Waterloo entrance scholarships

    First-year undergraduate

    Value: See the University of Waterloo scholarships page

    St. Jerome's links to Waterloo's entrance scholarships for co-registered students.

    Official page
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About St. Jerome's University

St. Jerome's University is a Catholic university on the University of Waterloo campus. It was founded in 1865, became a university in 1959 and federated with Waterloo in 1960. Students apply through OUAC to Honours Arts (WJA) or Honours Arts and Business (WJB) at St. Jerome's, are co-registered in Waterloo's Faculty of Arts and graduate with a University of Waterloo degree.

For Indian students the appeal is a smaller, community-style college with its own residences and classes, while having full access to Waterloo's campus, co-op programme and Arts majors. Admission rules, deadlines and international fees are the University of Waterloo's. St. Jerome's teaches arts and humanities, not engineering or computer science, so it suits students who want psychology, sociology and legal studies, English, philosophy or a business-focused arts degree.

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FAQs

What is the fee for English (Honours Arts major) at St. Jerome's University?

The tuition for international students is C$58,000 a year (about ₹38.9 lakh). University of Waterloo estimate of first-year international tuition and incidental fees for the Faculty of Arts, September 2026 entry (two terms); St. Jerome's students are co-registered in Waterloo Arts. Co-op adds CAD 836 per term. 2027 estimate not yet published. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is English (Honours Arts major)?

The course takes 4 years (regular).

What English score do I need?

IELTS 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking, 6.0 reading and listening); PTE 63 (65 writing and speaking); Duolingo 120. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.

When can I start?

Intakes: September (apply through OUAC by the University of Waterloo deadline). Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.

Can Admission Mantra help me apply?

Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.

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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