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Applied Arts at University of New Brunswick
BAA (Bachelor of Applied Arts (Craft and Design)) · Faculty of Arts (with the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design) · Fredericton campus
What average do you need for UNB Applied Arts?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UNB works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
UNB's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English (min. 60%)
- Four electives from Group 1
- One elective from Group 1, 2 or 3
How much does UNB Applied Arts cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $9,200 first year, $36,800 in all
- Student fees
- $1,200 to $1,300 first year, $4,700 to $5,100 in all
- Residence and meals
- $12,800 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $25,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Fredericton, $716 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 New Brunswick bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UNB Applied 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 dramatiqueMoncton, 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 |
| Arts visuelsMoncton, 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 |
| Bachelor of Fine ArtsMount Allison, New Brunswick | Entering average 86.8% (fall 2023 BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) entrants); no published cut-off; 65% minimum in each course counted | $11,350 |
| Bachelor of MusicMount Allison, New Brunswick | Entering average 87.9% (fall 2023 BMus (Bachelor of Music) entrants); no published cut-off; 65% minimum in each course counted | $11,350 |
| Acting for the TheatreConcordia, Quebec | High school: C+ (Ontario 67 to 69% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| AdvertisingOCAD U, Ontario | Minimum overall average of 70% | $8,082 |
| ArtULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| Art Education: Visual ArtsConcordia, Quebec | High school: C+ (Ontario 67 to 69% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: unb.ca (opens in a new tab) (unb.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: unb.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: unb.ca (opens in a new tab) (unb.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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