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Bachelor of Environmental Studies at Saint Mary's University
BES (Bachelor of Environmental Studies) · Faculty of Arts (School of the Environment) · Halifax campus
What average do you need for Saint Mary's Bachelor of Environmental Studies?
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.
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 Environmental Studies 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 social sciences 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 Environmental Studies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Community DevelopmentAcadia, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-off | $10,986 |
| EconomicsAcadia, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-off | $10,986 |
| 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 |
| African StudiesCarleton, Ontario | 75% | $6,188 |
| AnthropologyCarleton, Ontario | 75% | $6,188 |
| AnthropologyConcordia, Quebec | High school: B- (Ontario 70 to 72% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
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.
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