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Public policy and governance systems shape our everyday lives in profound ways. Complex societal problems require good governance and the development of effective policies. Often, this involves close collaboration between a wide array of actors inside and outside of government.

Politics is central to addressing the shared concerns of citizens, and political science highlights the underlying forces that drive and constrain power and government. As a StFX Political Science student, you will study how power is used in politics and public life. This involves the analysis of government structures, historical political trends and the role of ideas and ideologies in politics.

Religious Studies is an interdisciplinary field that covers a broad cross-section of what it means to be human, and how such questions have been answered throughout history and around the world. The program provides a strong basis for compassionate global citizenship and global cultural literacy. Together, we analyze fundamental questions relating to the meaning of human existence.

Psychology is the scientific study of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. It is often the key to better understanding ourselves and others, and why we as humans do the things we do. Studying psychology at StFX will give you insight into the ways that psychological scientists pose research questions, investigate those questions, and apply it to solve problems in the real world.

There is considerable demand for Business Studies graduates. The Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Business Studies is for those who have completed a four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline. Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply for admission.

Do you care deeply about the inequities that exist in our world? Are you passionate about making a difference? Are you looking for a unique and engaging approach to the first year of your Bachelor of Arts program? If so, the Social Justice Colloquium is for you.

Women’s and Gender Studies at StFX is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program, which provides an academic and community context for scholarly inquiry focusing on gender. You will learn how to use gender as a category of analysis, including reflection on the manifestation of gender in your own life.

Sociology explores the countless ways in which human interaction shapes our culture, and employs the ideas of leading social theorists for comprehensive answers. As a StFX Sociology student, you will be introduced to innovative methods of looking at the social world, human behaviour, and societies.

About Music StFX Music is a pioneer in jazz education in Canada.  We offered the country’s first university degree in Jazz Studies in 1983.  At StFX, you’ll receive individual instruction from some of Canada’s leading music educators in studio, classroom and rehearsal environments, honing your performance and compositional skills.  Our strengths are in our teaching and course content. We provide...

Welcome to Mathematics and Statistics at StFX, where students undertake a course of studies that focus on either or both fields. Mathematics is the science of structure, order and relation. It deals with logical and quantitative reasoning. Statistics is the science and art of data collection and analysis. It deals with estimation, hypothesis testing and decision making.  There are several degree...

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Welcome to Human Nutrition at StFX! Food is never just food. It represents so much of who we are as individuals, communities, and societies. What we eat reflects our cultural backgrounds, family traditions, physiological needs, taste preferences and beliefs about what’s good for our bodies. What we eat is also influenced by what we can afford, what is available to us where we live, work and play...

Tramble Centre for Accessible Learning Welcome to the 2024-25 Academic Year! The Tramble Centre for Accessible Learning is an academic program of support for students with diagnosed and documented permanent disabilities. Tramble Centre Staff work with students to put in place recommended accommodations that will help students to succeed at StFX.  Please note that the deadline for accessing...

The impact of enterprise systems—a single large-scale technology solution that supports the key business processes, information flows, and data reporting of an entire organization—on the competitiveness of today’s technology intensive organizations is significant. Enterprise systems allow organizations to adopt industry best practices, better understand and link with their suppliers and customers, and derive increased value from their significant volume of data.

Digital marketing refers to marketing activities that are performed through the use of information technology (IT), including those that are conducted through the Internet. An organization may use a wide variety of technologies while using digital marketing to reach potential customers, such as websites, search engines, blogs, social media, video, and email.

Get moving and have fun! StFX is home to many opportunities for recreation and active living. Our campus is a hub for members of the StFX and broader Antigonish communities alike, featuring state-of-the-art venues and exceptional programs. Go for a stroll around our outdoor and indoor walking tracks, enjoy a workout or class in our brand-new fitness centre, a swim in our Alumni Aquatic Centre, or...

Safety & Security Services fosters and safeguards a healthy, safe and welcoming campus community that supports the well-being of students, faculty, staff and guests. Partnerships within the university and active collaboration with local law enforcement and community emergency response teams ensures essential services are in place and ready to respond. Safety & Security Services provides 24-hour...

Resources The TLC is dedicated to supporting the faculty and their teaching at StFX. Access a myriad of resources and supports. VIEW RESOURCES The Maple League St. Francis Xavier is a proud member of the Maple League of Universities - an association of four universities dedicated to fostering distinctive learning environments and building critical thinkers. LEARN MORE Maple League's Better...

Welcome to Physics at StFX! Our department prides itself on the dedication of its faculty to teaching, their  active research programs, and its friendly atmosphere. Since StFX is primarily an undergraduate university, students have many  opportunities to get involved in research projects and the physics community. Our list of undergraduate research publications demonstrates just how special...

Welcome to the Public Policy and Governance Program! The PGOV program at StFX provides students with an undergraduate education focused on public policy and governance. One of a few of its kind in Canada, PGOV is an interdisciplinary program that helps students understand complex policy problems – and how we organize ourselves to ensure good governance. In a positive and accessible learning...