BA

American Studies

Learn more about studying American Studies as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,800CAD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep

Program overview

What Mount Allison University says about their program:

American Studies focuses primarily on the history, geography, literature, and culture of the United States, while also exploring the nation’s government, politics, music, and art.

American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that give students a solid understanding of the country and its diverse population and culture as well as its place in history and its impact on the world.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Show proof of your completion of high school or its equivalent in your home country
  • To be considered for admission, a minimum final grade of 65% or the equivalent is required in all university-preparatory courses reviewed

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    90 (no band below 20)

  • TOEFL PBT

    580

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no band below 6.0)

  • PTE

    60 (no band below 51)

  • CAEL

    70 (no band below 60)

  • Cambridge English CAE

    176 (no band below 169)

  • Duolingo

    110 (Comprehension 125, Literacy 120, Conversation 110, Production 95)

English proficiency waivers

  • Successful completion of at least three years of academic instruction at a Canadian secondary institution, as recognized by Mount Allison
  • Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours (or equivalent) at a post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction, as recognized by Mount Allison
  • Student comes from a native English country

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • English proficiency proof
  • Letters of reference (Letters of reference are only needed if applying for certain programs)
  • Audition (For music programs)
  • Portfolio (For fine arts programs)
  • Tell us about yourself (optional)
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    CAD$20,810 per year

Funding

Entrance scholarships

  • Amount

    Ranging from CAD$4,000 to CAD$20,000 (CAD$1,000 to CAD$5,000 a year)

  • Requirements

    You will automatically be considered for entrance scholarships if you have an admission average of 80% or above. Awarded to entering students who demonstrate: extracurricular involvement, leadership experience, community service, work/internship experience, academic achievement, etc.

Marjorie Young Bell Scholarship

  • Amount

    CAD$48,000 (CAD$12,000 per year) plus CAD$8,000 guaranteed internship

  • Requirements

    Outstanding high school graduates. Demonstrated strong academic ability, leadership capability, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, work experience, and good citizenship. Achieve a 3.5 GPA with a course load of 30 course credits between the fall and winter terms combined. Community involvement. Three reference letters and an essay (question emailed to you once application for admission is submitted). Submit your application and supporting documents by March 1.

Bell Family Achievement Award

  • Amount

    CAD$36,000 (CAD$9,000 per year) plus CAD$8,000 guaranteed internship

  • Requirements

    Outstanding high school graduates. Demonstrated strong academic ability, leadership capability, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, work experience, and good citizenship. Achieve a 3.5 GPA with a course load of 30 course credits between the fall and winter terms combined. Community involvement. Three reference letters and an essay (question emailed to you once application for admission is submitted). Submit your application and supporting documents by March 1.

Enid F Webber Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount

    CAD$36,000 (CAD$9,000 per year)

  • Requirements

    Awarded to students entering any area of study. Selection based on need and academic merit. Achieve a 3.5 GPA with a course load of 30 course credits between the fall and winter terms combined. Submit your application by March 1.

Sobey Scholarship

  • Amount

    CAD$28,000 (CAD$7,000 per year)

  • Requirements

    Awarded to a student in good academic standing, demonstrates financial need, with preference to those from Atlantic Canada. Achieve a 3.7 GPA with a course load of 30 course credits between the fall and winter terms combined. Submit your application by March 1.

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What is the cost of living near Mount Allison University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Canada-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,821Range: $1,300 to $2,634
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,599Range: $1,047 to $2,218
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$211Range: $118 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$85Range: $60 to $125
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$60Range: $34 to $100
Monthly public transport pass$103Range: $72 to $156
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $8
Cinema or cultural event ticket$16Range: $13 to $22
Gym membership$58Range: $25 to $100

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Mount Allison University

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.