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French at University of Calgary
BA (Bachelor of Arts) · Faculty of Arts · Calgary campus
What average do you need for UCalgary French?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UCalgary works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
UCalgary's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
The school lists no specific courses for this program, or we could not read them: check its page (opens in a new tab).
How much does UCalgary French cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $7,400 first year, $29,600 in all
- Student fees
- $1,600 to $2,500 first year, $6,300 to $9,900 in all
- Rent after first year
- $34,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Calgary, $954 a month
What do arts and humanities graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Alberta bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UCalgary French lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- LawyerSeven years of school, a licensing year, then anything from legal aid to Bay Street.$124kTypical pay7 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- JournalistYou find out what happened, check it, and tell people clearly and fast.$77kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AuthorYou write books and long pieces for a living, usually alongside other writing work that pays the bills.$77kTypical payup to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study arts and humanities?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts: EnglishMRU, Alberta | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 70% | $7,044 |
| Bachelor of Arts: HistoryMRU, Alberta | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 70% | $7,044 |
| Communication Studies: JournalismMacEwan, Alberta | No average range published; 65% overall (no course under 50%) is the minimum to be considered | $8,790 |
| Communication Studies: Professional CommunicationMacEwan, Alberta | No average range published; 65% overall (no course under 50%) is the minimum to be considered | $8,790 |
| EnglishULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| FrenchULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| African StudiesYork, Ontario | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | $6,240 |
| Ancient Greek & Roman StudiesTrent, Ontario | Minimum 70% overall average (Trent general requirement); co-op stream minimum 80% | $6,241 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Asks for less
- French at Carleton: 75%
- French Studies at Guelph: 75-80%
- French Studies at Trent: Minimum 70% overall average (Trent general requirement); co-op stream minimum 80%
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: discover.ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (the Fall 2025 version,from an archived copy, 22 September 2025 (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (refused, 403)
- Tuition: discover.ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (alis.alberta.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (refused, 403)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with University of Calgary. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.