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Bachelor of Arts and Education
- Brandon, Canada
- 5 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
- High school graduation or equivalent
- or transfer with CGPA 2.0 on at least 24 credit hours. English proficiency required unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 86
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Official Transcripts
- English Proficiency Documentation
- Passport
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline. Apply online and pay the application fee. Send the documents the Admissions Office requests by email
- including transcripts and proof of English. Receive the Confirmation of Admissibility and pay the 5
- 000 CAD tuition deposit. Receive the Offer of Admission
- then obtain a study permit from IRCC. Register at the Office of International Activities. Blue Cross health insurance is added at registration.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,151 - $19,943 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $140 CAD |
| Deposit | $5,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Brandon Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Education |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 150 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Aug 2027
260 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,151 - $19,943 CAD per year. The application fee is $140 CAD. The deposit is $5,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,280 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 86, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 120, Cambridge 176.

