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Bachelor of Arts at Saint Mary's University
BA (Bachelor of Arts) · Faculty of Arts · Halifax campus
What average do you need for Saint Mary's Bachelor of Arts?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Saint Mary's works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Ancient Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Atlantic Canada Studies, Criminology, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, French, Geography, Global Development Studies, Health, Wellness and Sport in Society, History, Irish Studies, Law and Ethics (major only), Linguistics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Humanities and Heritage (major only), Social Justice and Community Studies, Sociology, Spanish and Hispanic Culture, Religion (The Study of Religion).
What courses do you need?
Saint Mary's's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
How much does Saint Mary's Bachelor of Arts cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $9,100 first year, $36,300 in all
- Student fees
- $1,800 to $2,600 first year, $7,100 to $10,300 in all
- Residence and meals
- $16,900 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $32,900 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Halifax, $914 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 Nova Scotia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Saint Mary's Bachelor of Arts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ArtsDalhousie, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-off | $9,030 |
| Canadian StudiesAcadia, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-off | $10,986 |
| Classical StudiesAcadia, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-off | $10,986 |
| 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 |
| AnglaisMoncton, New Brunswick | Minimum average of 70% over the five admission courses (French at least 65%, the others at least 60%); meeting it does not guarantee a place in a limited program | $8,601 |
| Anishinaabe StudiesAlgoma, Ontario | Min. Avg. 65% | $5,982 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: smu.ca (opens in a new tab) (smu-ca-public.courseleaf.com (opens in a new tab) ; smu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: smu.ca (opens in a new tab) (smu.ca (opens in a new tab) ; smu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: smu.ca (opens in a new tab) (smu.ca (opens in a new tab) ; smu.ca (opens in a new tab) ; smu.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 Saint Mary's University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.