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Arts at University of New Brunswick
BA (Bachelor of Arts) · Faculty of Arts · Fredericton campus
What average do you need for UNB Arts?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UNB works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Anthropology, Classical Studies, Classics, Comparative Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Drama, Economic Studies, Economics, English, French, Gender and Women's Studies (double major), History, International Development Studies (double major), Law in Society (double major or joint honours), Media Arts and Cultures, Music, Neuroscience (BA or BSc), Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.
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 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 arts and humanities 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bachelor of ArtsMount Allison, New Brunswick | Entering average 87.8% (fall 2023 BA (Bachelor of Arts) entrants); no published cut-off; 65% minimum in each course counted | $11,350 |
| Études françaises (linguistique, littérature ou mixte)Moncton, 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 |
| 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 |
| Anishinaabe StudiesAlgoma, Ontario | Min. Avg. 65% | $5,982 |
| Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe Language)Algoma, Ontario | Min. Avg. 65% | $5,982 |
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.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with University of New Brunswick. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.