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Humanities I at McMaster University
B.A. (Honours) (Bachelor of Arts) · Faculty of Humanities · Hamilton campus
What average do you need for McMaster Humanities I?
Majors or options chosen later: Cognitive Science of Language, Communication Studies, English and Cultural Studies, French, Greek and Roman Studies, History, iArts (Integrated Arts) (B.A.), Justice, Political Philosophy and Law (separate application), Linguistics, Media Arts, Music (B.A.), Philosophy, Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities (B.H.Sc., separate application), Combined Honours in two subjects, 'with a Specialized Minor in Commerce' versions of several programs.
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
How much does McMaster Humanities I cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,000 first year, $24,200 in all
- Student fees
- $1,700 first year, $6,700 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,200 first year, $4,900 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $17,000 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $29,900 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Hamilton, $830 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 Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does McMaster Humanities I 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ancient StudiesLaurier, Ontario | Mid 70s (no co-op); low 80s (with co-op) | $6,180 |
| Anishinaabe StudiesAlgoma, Ontario | Min. Avg. 65% | $5,982 |
| Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe Language)Algoma, Ontario | Min. Avg. 65% | $5,982 |
| Applied Linguistics and Discourse StudiesCarleton, Ontario | 75% | $6,188 |
| Archaeology and Heritage StudiesLaurier, Ontario | Mid 70s | $6,180 |
| Art HistoryCarleton, Ontario | 75% | $6,188 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: future.mcmaster.ca (opens in a new tab) (program page, read by the site owner in a browser on 10 October 2026)
- Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: academiccalendars.romcmaster.ca (opens in a new tab) ((2026-2027 Undergraduate Calendar, Academic Advising Edition PDF), Admission Requirements, Subject Requirements for Specific Level I Programs)
- 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 McMaster University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.