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Bachelor of Arts and Education

Saint John, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

The Arts and Education programme at UNB Saint John is a concurrent degree that earns a BA and qualifies graduates to teach kindergarten to grade 5.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Arts and Education. Strengthen educational analysis
critical reflection on teaching practice
and communication of learning concepts through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.

Career outcomes

Certified teacher in local
national and international schools
Employee trainer
facilitator
or team leader in business and industry settings
Mentor
teacher
or director in child care facilities

Curriculum

Within the concurrent BA/BEd
study covers education theory and practice
inclusion
early-years literacy
elementary mathematics
a one-week classroom observation and a 15-week final practicum. Sample courses include Theory and Practice of Education
Inclusion from Early Years and Literacy Learning in Early Years.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary-school completion with English plus program-specific subjects (mathematics
sciences
electives by group)
accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels
IB Diploma
AP
SAT/ACT and national certificates. Entry averages are program-specific (for example IGCSE/A-level C or higher for Arts
B or higher for Business
Computer Science
Engineering and Science). Transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP report.

Accepted academic background

Secondary-school completion with English plus program-specific subjects (Mathematics, sciences, electives by group); accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels, IB Diploma (3 HL subjects), AP, SAT/ACT and national certificates; transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP course-by-course report for studies outside Canada/US; applicants over 21 add a resume

Language tests

IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

High School Transcripts

How to apply

Check the admission requirements for your program and the application deadline (March 31 for most undergraduate programs). Create a UNB application account
apply online and pay the 125 CAD non-refundable fee. Mail official or notarized transcripts
any SAT/ACT or A-level results
English test scores unless exempt and
for post-secondary study outside Canada or the US
a WES ICAP course-by-course report. Check application status in your account.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,267 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$47,715 CAD

Program details

Campus	Saint John
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts
Department	Faculty of Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	International first-year entrance scholarships range from 500 to 40000 CAD. Qualified applicants submit an entrance scholarship application by March 1; the Lady Vi Aitken award is valued at 40000 CAD over four years.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.