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Bachelor of Arts in Health, Wellness and Sport in Society at Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University, Canada

Programme overview

Health, Wellness and Sport in Society stands out by offering an interdisciplinary approach that blends insights from both the Faculty of Arts and the Sobey School of Business. This means you’ll not only gain expertise in the social and cultural aspects of sport but also develop key business skills that are essential for leadership in the field. The program starts with foundational courses in arts and business and incorporates experience that allows you to apply what you’ve learned in real-world settings.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include Sport in Historical Context, Philosophy of Sport and Sport Diversity & Inclusion.

Career pathways

Career examples include sport development manager, wellness program coordinator, sport policy analyst, health promotion specialist, diversity and inclusion officer in sport and community engagement coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Nova Scotia applicants: English 12 academic plus four additional academic 12 courses, with a minimum 70% average and no mark below 60% in the required courses. Requirements for other provinces and countries are listed on the Canadian and international admissions pages.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin September 9, 2026), Winter term (classes begin January 6, 2027), Spring term (classes begin May 3, 2027) and Summer term (classes begin July 5, 2027).

Fall 2026 (September): domestic applicants apply by August 1, international applicants by June 15. Winter 2027 (January): domestic applicants apply by December 1, international applicants by October 1. Applications for 2027-2028 open October 1. The application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $100 CAD for international students, paid by credit card at application. The deadline for admissions scholarships is February 15.

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