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General Studies (Education) at Simon Fraser University
BGS (Bachelor of General Studies) · Faculty of Education · Burnaby campus
What average do you need for SFU General Studies (Education)?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. SFU works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
SFU's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG3U English (Grade 11)
- MCF3M Functions and Applications or MCR3U Functions (Grade 11)
- One of SBI3U Biology, SCH3U Chemistry, SVN3M Environmental Science or SPH3U Physics (Grade 11)
- ENG4U English (minimum 70%)
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Optional
- Diverse Qualifications Admission profile and reference letter (optional; only if your grades do not show your full potential)Due 28 February 2027
How much does SFU General Studies (Education) cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,600 first year
- Student fees
- $1,100 to $1,400 first year
- Residence and meals
- $15,000 first yearFirst year
What do education graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for British Columbia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does SFU General Studies (Education) lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- TeacherElementary or high school. A pension, summers off, and a salary grid that climbs for about ten years.$90kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Guidance CounsellorThe person students go to about courses, university applications and the stuff they cannot tell anyone else.$85kTypical pay6 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Early Childhood EducatorRun the learning day for kids under 6. Two years of college and a licence nearly everywhere in Canada.$46kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- College InstructorTeach your trade or field at a college. Real work experience counts more than a doctorate.$94kTypical pay7 to 12 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Driving InstructorTeach new drivers in a car with a second set of pedals. Cheap to get into, and the pay depends on how many lessons you fill.$42kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Educational AssistantWork one on one with the students who need the most help. One year of college gets you into a school.$52kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study education (teaching)?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP)UBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Teacher Education: Elementary CurriculumUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 90% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| Adult Learning with TechnologyOntario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: Low-70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
| Aging and Learning in an Era of TechnologyOntario Tech, Ontario | No average published | $6,102 |
| Arts EducationURegina, Saskatchewan | 65% average required. All programs are competitive entry, and final decision is made at the discretion of the faculty | $8,618 |
| Baccalauréat en Arts et Éducation combinésUOF, Ontario | Moyenne minimale exigee de 70% dans six cours de niveau 4U ou 4M | $6,600 |
| Baccalauréat en éducation française au secondaireURegina, Saskatchewan | 65% average required. All programs are competitive entry, and final decision is made at the discretion of the faculty | $8,618 |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (AD) 5-Year IntegratedBrandon, Manitoba | Ontario high school graduation with a minimum 60% average on six Grade 12 U or M courses including English (ENG4U) | $4,737 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: sfu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: sfu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: sfu.ca (opens in a new tab) (sfu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: sfu.ca (opens in a new tab) (sfu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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