Cégep de Chicoutimi offers Diploma in Humanities, a diploma in Liberal Arts programme in Saguenay, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 14,708 per year.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Liberal Arts
Duration: 2 years
International tuition: CAD 14,708 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Social Sciences is a pre-university Diploma of College Studies (DEC) offered at Cegep de Chicoutimi, built around the disciplines of economics, psychology, history, administration, geography, political science, and sociology. The program is designed to develop students' personal, social, and civic engagement, using an interactive, student-centred teaching approach focused on contemporary social issues and the evolution of society. Select courses double as preparation for specific university prerequisites, including a biology course and up to four mathematics courses, and students take part in a mock National Assembly exercise through the college's Student Forum. Double-DEC combinations with Natural Sciences or Visual Arts are available to students who qualify. The program suits students who enjoy collaborative, project-based learning, want to understand human behaviour and how societies function, and are interested in civic participation and contemporary social questions. It is designed as a broad foundation for university study across the social sciences, social sciences-adjacent professional fields, and administration, giving students exposure to multiple disciplines before they choose a specific university program.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a Quebec Secondary School Diploma (DES) meeting Cegep de Chicoutimi's general conditions: Langue d'enseignement and Langue seconde at Secondary V, Mathematiques at Secondary IV, Science et technologie (or Applications technologiques et scientifiques) at Secondary IV, and Histoire et education a la citoyennete at Secondary IV; candidates missing units may be admitted conditionally and must complete upgrading courses in their first session. Equivalent routes are also accepted: a vocational diploma (DEP) plus the same three core courses, training judged equivalent by the college, or sufficient formation and experience combined with at least 36 months away from full-time study. On top of these general conditions, this programme requires Mathematiques Culture, societe et technique at the Secondary IV level (Mathematiques 416 for diplomas earned before June 2010); students who also complete Mathematiques Technico-sciences or Sciences naturelles at Secondary V (Mathematiques 526 for pre-June-2010 diplomas) gain access to additional university mathematics-dependent programmes afterward. No language test score, portfolio, or interview is published for this programme; applicants apply online through the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean regional admission service (SRASL).
Application Details
Application Deadline:Admits for both fall and winter per the 2026-2027 SRASL programme table; winter 2027 closes 1 November 2026 (round 1) or 7 December 2026 (round 2) via srasl.qc.ca.
