You’re all about try before you buy. That’s smart Use your first two terms to test the waters before choosing your major. Sample courses from the humanities, social sciences, fine and performing arts, and languages and cultures. Discover subjects you weren’t exposed to in high school, or delve deeper into your favourite subject. Use paid co op work terms to explore potential career areas, gain valuable work experience, and earn money to help pay for school. Whatever direction you end up taking, Honours Arts will give you the critical thinking skills to analyze issues, make persuasive arguments, write well, and speak with conviction skills that will serve you well along any career path. You can also co register and complete your Waterloo degree through St. Jerome's University, a smaller academic community located on campus.
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$58,000.00 (US$ 41,689)
per year
Residence fee-Traditional Double Room Fall 8758, Spring 5847, Winter 5847
Application deadline
Expected January 2027
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Waterloo Main Campus
200 University Avenue West,
Waterloo,
Ontario,
N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.International Baccalaureate (IB) - HL or SL English A - minimum 4 or HL English B - minimum 5; total 27 Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses includingAny Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of 70% is required)Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors is recommended if you plan to major in Economics.Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management is recommended if you plan to major in Political Science; Psychology; Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies; Social Development Studies; or Sociology.Admission average: Low 80s
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.