Social sciences: every university, ranked
Bachelor of Arts at University of Saskatchewan
BA (Bachelor of Arts) · College of Arts and Science · Saskatoon campus
What average do you need for USask Bachelor of Arts?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. USask works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Anthropology, Art History, Business Economics, Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Drama, Economics, English, French, Gender, Sexualities, and Social Justice, History, Indigenous Studies, International Studies, Linguistics (General and Applied Linguistics; Language and Speech Sciences), Modern Languages (French; Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Political Studies, Psychology, Regional and Urban Planning, Religion and Culture, Sociology (Indigenous Justice and Criminology), Studio Art.
What courses do you need?
USask's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- One of
- MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management
- MHF4U Advanced Functions
How much does USask Bachelor of Arts cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $8,100 first year, $32,200 in all
- Student fees
- $1,300 first year, $5,300 in all
- Residence and meals
- $12,100 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $28,100 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Saskatoon, $780 a month
What do social sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Saskatchewan bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does USask Bachelor of Arts lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- PsychologistAssess, diagnose and treat mental health problems. A long road to a doctorate, then good pay and real independence.$110kTypical pay6 to 11 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Social WorkerHelp people through crisis, illness, poverty and family breakdown. Meaningful and emotionally heavy.$80kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- EconomistStudy how money, prices and jobs move, then advise governments, banks and companies. Usually a master's degree.$100kTypical pay5 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- 911 DispatcherYou are the first first responder. You answer the call, keep the caller alive, and send the right help.$58kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Border Services OfficerArmed federal officers at airports and land crossings. High school or college, about 18 weeks of training on an allowance, and a federal pension.$87kTypical pay1 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Bylaw OfficerMunicipal law enforcement without a gun. Parking, noise, property standards, animals and licensing.$77kTypical pay1 to 3 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study social sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| AnthropologyURegina, Saskatchewan | 70% average required (ENG4U plus three approved 4U/4M courses); applicants with 60.00 to 69.99% and all required subjects are admitted as Arts Qualifying students | $8,385 |
| Bachelor of Social Work, Bilingual Option (Baccalauréat en travail social, option bilingue)URegina, Saskatchewan | 70% average required (for Pre-Social Work; the BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) itself is a competitive second-step admission) | $8,618 |
| Accelerated Law (SFU-Exeter)SFU, British Columbia | Mid 80s | $8,618 |
| Affective Science and Mental Health (BA)Ontario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: low 70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
| Affective Science and Mental Health (BSc)Ontario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: low 70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
| African StudiesCarleton, Ontario | 75% | $6,188 |
| AnthropologyCarleton, Ontario | 75% | $6,188 |
| AnthropologyConcordia, Quebec | High school: B- (Ontario 70 to 72% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: admissions.usask.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: admissions.usask.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: students.usask.ca (opens in a new tab) (admissions.usask.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: livewithus.usask.ca (opens in a new tab) (livewithus.usask.ca (opens in a new tab) ; admissions.usask.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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