Arts is equivalent to the first year of University of Manitoba's Bachelor of Arts degree. To progress to the second year of the Bachelor of Arts, students must have a GPA of at least 2.0 and satisfy relevant entry requirements, with a minimum 30 credit hours of advanced standing. Students can choose from many areas in which to specialize, including economics, linguistic, philosophy, psychology and sociology. The program is 12 months long offering a variety of elective courses all taught by experienced and knowledgeable teachers.