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Tuition costs listed are based on five three-credit courses. All amounts listed are in Canadian (CAD) currency.
Your tuition and fees may vary depending on the number of credits and courses taken. If you are planning on taking a part-time course load, try our tuition and fees estimator to get an idea of how much it will cost you.
| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $3,132.00 | + | $896.25 | = | $4,028.25 |
| Term 2 | $3,132.00 | + | $475.75 | = | $3,607.75 |
| Term 3 | $3,195.00 | + | $896.25 | = | $4,091.25 |
| Term 4 | $3,195.00 | + | $475.75 | = | $3,670.75 |
| Total estimate | $12,654.00 | + | $2,744.00 | = | $15,398.00 |
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| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $8,916.00 | + | $896.25 | = | $9,812.25 |
| Term 2 | $8,916.00 | + | $475.75 | = | $9,391.75 |
| Term 3 | $9,361.50 | + | $896.25 | = | $10,257.75 |
| Term 4 | $9,361.50 | + | $475.75 | = | $9,837.25 |
| Total estimate | $36,555.00 | + | $2,744.00 | = | $39,299.00 |
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NorQuest College Student Financial Aid helps you see the financial resources you are eligible for. The Arts and Sciences Diploma program qualifies for several funding options.
Courses for September 2025 (General Stream)
For full-time study in the Arts and Sciences diploma program, you will need to complete 10 courses in your first year and 10 courses in your second year, for a total of 20 courses (60 credits). You will have one English requirement and can choose from a selection of elective courses to meet the program's breadth requirements.
Learn more about how to build your program of study and what courses to choose.
See Part-time study options for what you should know if you choose to study part-time.
Courses marked with (O) are available through Open Studies.
Credits needed for full-time status: 9 credits per term.
1. Required Course(s), 1 course
| Introduction to Composition | ENGL2550 (O) | 3 credits |
2. Science and Math Electives (choose at least 2), 12 courses
| Introduction to Cell Biology | BIOL1007 (O) | 3 credits |
| Organisms in their Environment | BIOL1008 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Chemistry | CHEM1001 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Chemistry II | CHEM1002 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Computing | CMPT1011 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Machine Learning and Data Science | CMPT1500 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | CMPT1510 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Earth Sciences | EASC1002 (O) | 3 credits |
| Statistics I | STAT1151 (O) | 3 credits |
| Calculus I | MATH1001 (O) | 3 credits |
| Calculus II | MATH1002 (O) | 3 credits |
| Linear Algebra I | MATH1205 (O) | 3 credits |
3. Humanities Electives (choose at least 2), 10 courses
| Introduction to Anthropology | ANTH1000 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Art History | ARTH1002 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Literary Analysis | ENGL1011 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Indigenous Literature and Storytelling | ENGL1039 (O) | 3 credits |
| Scientific and Technical Writing | ENGL2510 (O) | 3 credits |
| Indigenous Art Studies | INST1260 (O) | 3 credits |
| Values and Society | PHIL1001 (O) | 3 credits |
| Knowledge and Reality | PHIL1002 (O) | 3 credits |
| Gender Identities, Sexualities, and the Law | WMST1104 | 3 credits |
| Women's and Gender Studies | WMST2010 (O) | 3 credits |
4. Social Sciences Electives (choose at least 2), 11 courses
| Microeconomics | BUSD1002 (O) | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | BUSD1008 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | JUST1101 (O) | 3 credits |
| Diversity and Criminal Justice in Canada | JUST1102 (O) | 3 credits |
| An Introduction to Government and Politics | POLS1000 (O) | 3 credits |
| Canadian Politics: Institutions and Issues | POLS1010 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Psychology I | PSYC1040 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Psychology II | PSYC1050 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to the Study of Society | SOCI1000 (O) | 3 credits |
| Gender Identities, Sexualities, and the Law | WMST1104 | 3 credits |
| Women's and Gender Studies | WMST2010 (O) | 3 credits |
5. Indigenous Electives (choose at least 1), 11 courses
| Introduction to Indigenous Literature and Storytelling | ENGL1039 (O) | 3 credits |
| Indigenous Studies I | INST1000 (O) | 3 credits |
| Inuit Perspectives and Experiences | INST1002 (O) | 3 credits |
| Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being | INST1003 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Cree Language | INST1152 (O) | 3 credits |
| Indigenous Political Realities | INST1220 (O) | 3 credits |
| Indigenous Art Studies | INST1260 (O) | 3 credits |
| Indigenous Perspectives in Social Work Practice | INST1302 (O) | 3 credits |
| Indigenous Business and Economics | INST1330 (O) | 3 credits |
| Indigenous Health and Wellness | INST1376 (O) | 3 credits |
| Looking Ahead: Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change | INST1435 (O) | 3 credits |
6. Wellness Electives (choose at least 1), 2 courses
| Health Education: Individual Health and Wellness | HEED1000 (O) | 3 credits |
| Indigenous Health and Wellness | INST1376 (O) | 3 credits |
7. Advanced Courses (choose 7), 25 courses
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