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English at University of Northern British Columbia
BA (Bachelor of Arts) · Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities · Prince George campus
What average do you need for UNBC English?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UNBC works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
UNBC's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- Four additional 4U/4M courses
How much does UNBC English cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,200 first year, $24,900 in all
- Student fees
- $1,200 first year, $4,600 to $5,000 in all
- Residence and meals
- $14,000 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $25,600 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Prince George, $711 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 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 UNBC English 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Applied LinguisticsUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 80% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| ArtsUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| ArtsUBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Bachelor of Arts, General ProgramTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in EnglishTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| EnglishUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 80% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| 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 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) (unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) ; unbc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) (unbc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) (unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) ; unbc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) ((Fees: Housing and Residence Life Fees, Residence Meal Plan) ; unbc.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 Northern British Columbia. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.