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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Applied Creative Arts at Thompson Rivers University
BA (Bachelor of Arts) · Faculty of Arts · Kamloops campus
What average do you need for TRU Bachelor of Arts, Major in Applied Creative Arts?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. TRU works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
TRU's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English (minimum 73%; TRU also accepts ENG4C)
- Recommended
- MCR3U Functions or MCF3M Functions and Applications (Mathematics 11 or higher is strongly recommended for Geography and Environmental Studies, Sociology, Psychology and Education)
How much does TRU Bachelor of Arts, Major in Applied Creative Arts cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $5,000 first year, $19,800 in all
- Student fees
- $1,500 first year, $5,800 in all
- Residence and meals
- $10,000 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $30,100 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Kamloops, $837 a month
What do fine and performing arts 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 TRU Bachelor of Arts, Major in Applied Creative Arts lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Graphic DesignerLogos, websites, packaging, apps. A portfolio matters more than a diploma.$65kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- MusicianPlay or sing for money. Almost everyone does it by stacking gigs, teaching and session work together.$33kTypical pay2 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- ActorFilm, TV (television), theatre, voice and commercials. Good money per day of work, and most people do not get many days.$50kTypical payup to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AnimatorYou make drawings and models move, frame by frame, for films, series and games.$65kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- ArchivistDecide what records survive and make them findable. Quiet work with long consequences.$82kTypical pay6 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- 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 fine and performing arts?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Art History and Visual StudiesUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 80% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| Contemporary ArtsSFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| Film ProductionUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Fine Arts (Visual Arts)UBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Media StudiesUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $8,252 |
| Media StudiesUBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $8,252 |
| Music (BA)UVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 80% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| Acting for the TheatreConcordia, Quebec | High school: C+ (Ontario 67 to 69% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: tru.ca (opens in a new tab) (tru.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: tru.ca (opens in a new tab) (tru.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: tru.ca (opens in a new tab) (tru.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 Thompson Rivers University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.