International Year One (UTP Stage II): Arts and Social Sciences is equivalent to the first year of SFU’s Bachelor of Arts degree. It provides the foundation for further study in many areas such as economics, English, international studies, political science, psychology, linguistics and criminology. International Year One (UTP Stage II) will help you choose the area in which you wish to specialize for your Bachelor of Arts.
Arts and Social Sciences (BA) at Fraser International College at Simon Fraser University
Duration3 semester(s)
Tuition FeeAUD 846 / credit
Next IntakeSeptember 9, 2026
Arts and Social Sciences (BA) at Fraser International College at Simon Fraser University
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
To transfer into the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, students must complete the requirements listed below, which include at least one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course.
-> What are ‘W’ and ‘Q’ courses?
A minimum GPA of 2.50, based on completion of 10 courses (at least 30 units, and with a grade of C- or better in all courses), will guarantee admittance to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences for successful transfer students from FIC. In addition, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the university.
All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101/ILSA101 – Integrated Learning Skills and ALC101/ALAC101 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term of study unless exempted. For ALC exempted requirements, please check the English requirements page.**
English Program Requirements
IELTS (Academic) : 6.0 overall with minimum 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.5 in Speaking and Listening
TOEFL : 78 overall Reading and Writing minimum 18
Duolingo English Test : 110
Pearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 58, and a minimum score of 58 in the Communicative Skills, including: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing
Career
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:
- Arts & Culture
- Civil Service
- Clinical Psychology
- Corporate Communications
- Education
- Government (municipal, provincial, national)
- Interpreter
- Journalism
- Mass Communication
- Media Specialist
- Public Relations
- Research
- Tourism
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
846 / credit
Arts and Social Sciences (BA) at Fraser International College at Simon Fraser University
Navitas Education
Australia, Perth