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English at MacEwan University
BA (Bachelor of Arts) · Faculty of Arts and Science · Edmonton (City Centre Campus) campus
What average do you need for MacEwan English?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. MacEwan works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Minor or second major of the student's choice.
What courses do you need?
MacEwan's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
How much does MacEwan English cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,400 first year, $25,700 in all
- Student fees
- $1,600 to $3,200 first year, $6,400 to $12,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $6,700 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $28,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Edmonton, $799 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 MacEwan English 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Art HistoryUCalgary, Alberta | Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, most Arts programs: 79% | Not published |
| 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 |
| EnglishUCalgary, Alberta | Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, most Arts programs: 79% | $7,388 |
| 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 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: macewan.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: macewan.ca (opens in a new tab) (the program's Admission Requirements page)
- Tuition: calendar.macewan.ca (opens in a new tab) (macewan.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: macewan.ca (opens in a new tab) (macewan.ca (opens in a new tab))
- 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 MacEwan University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.