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Arts at McGill University
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) · Faculty of Arts · Montreal campus
What average do you need for McGill Arts?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. McGill works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: African Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Canadian Studies, Classics, Computer Science, East Asian Studies, Economics, English: Cultural Studies, English: Drama and Theatre, English: Literature, Environment, Gender, Sexuality, Feminist and Social Justice Studies, Geography, Geography: Urban Studies, German Studies, Hispanic Studies, History, International Development Studies, Italian Studies, Jewish Studies, Langue et littérature françaises: Études et pratiques littéraires, Langue et littérature françaises: Traduction, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Liberal Arts, Linguistics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Russian, Sociology, Software Engineering, Statistics, World Islamic and Middle East Studies, Joint Honours only: Accounting, Finance, Bachelor of Social Work (apply to transfer after the Freshman year).
What courses do you need?
McGill's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- One of
- ENG4U English or FRA4U Francais (French as a first language)
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- Self-report Grade 11 and 12 marks in the McGill Applicant Portal (first period 1 February to 1 March optional; second period 1 April to 15 May mandatory)Due 15 May
How much does McGill Arts cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $13,000 first year, $51,900 in all
- Student fees
- $2,200 to $3,100 first year, $8,700 to $12,300 in all
- Residence and meals
- $17,300 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $24,200 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Montréal, $673 a month
What do social sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Quebec bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does McGill Arts lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- PsychologistAssess, diagnose and treat mental health problems. A long road to a doctorate, then good pay and real independence.$110kTypical pay6 to 11 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Social WorkerHelp people through crisis, illness, poverty and family breakdown. Meaningful and emotionally heavy.$80kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- EconomistStudy how money, prices and jobs move, then advise governments, banks and companies. Usually a master's degree.$100kTypical pay5 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- 911 DispatcherYou are the first first responder. You answer the call, keep the caller alive, and send the right help.$58kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Border Services OfficerArmed federal officers at airports and land crossings. High school or college, about 18 weeks of training on an allowance, and a federal pension.$87kTypical pay1 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Bylaw OfficerMunicipal law enforcement without a gun. Parking, noise, property standards, animals and licensing.$77kTypical pay1 to 3 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study social sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| AnthropologyConcordia, Quebec | High school: B- (Ontario 70 to 72% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| Anthropology and SociologyConcordia, Quebec | High school: B- (Ontario 70 to 72% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| Baccalauréat 4 ans en sciences humaines et socialesUdeM, Quebec | No average published for Ontario applicants | $9,730 |
| Divisional Major in Social SciencesBishop's, Quebec | Estimated minimum admission average: 80% (all programs) | $9,730 |
| Economics MajorBishop's, Quebec | Estimated minimum admission average: 80% (all programs) | $9,730 |
| Accelerated Law (SFU-Exeter)SFU, British Columbia | Mid 80s | $8,618 |
| Affective Science and Mental Health (BA)Ontario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: low 70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
| Affective Science and Mental Health (BSc)Ontario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: low 70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab) (mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab) (mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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