University of King's College

Website / www.ukings.ns.ca

Profile

The University of King’s College is one of the oldest universities in Canada and also one of the smallest. The college offers concentration, major or honours degrees in arts, science, music and journalism. Its commitment to the humanities is reflected in its unique academic programs.

The Foundation Year Program (FYP) is a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary examination of the development of Western culture from ancient to contemporary times. FYP has a national reputation for excellence as an alternative first-year of undergraduate studies in arts, music, science or journalism. The Foundation Year Program’s curriculum is highly coordinated and the assignments are well paced and predictable, which means students can put their focus where it belongs: on the great books which are at the heart of the program. FYP attracts students interested in pursuing degrees in arts, science, music and journalism.

King’s programs in journalism combine a well-rounded humanities education with the craft of print, online or broadcast journalism. The Contemporary Studies program provides an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary European and North American culture. The Early Modern Studies program provides an interdisciplinary study of the early modern period in Europe. The History of Science and Technology provides an interdisciplinary study of the evolution and role of the scientific method in Western thought, from ancient to modern times, in the context of cultural developments as a whole.

King’s is affiliated with Dalhousie University through a joint College of Arts and Science and the jointly offered Master of Journalism. In addition to enjoying the unique community and societies of King’s, students share Dalhousie’s facilities and services.

Student fees

Canadian student fees 2011-12 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $4,927 - $5,949
Graduate ** tuition fees: $5,617 - $6,639

International student fees 2011-12 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $14,200
Graduate ** tuition fees: $14,890

* Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities.
** Fees for programs in social and behavioural sciences.

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

Student enrolment

2011 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 1,220
Full-time (graduates): 10
Part-time (undergraduates): 30

* Source: Association of Atlantic Universities