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Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies

Mount Allison University

Canada,New Brunswick

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 21,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 125

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

Canada, New Brunswick

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1839

Total Students: 2,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

62 York St, Sackville, NB E4L 1E2, Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies

Program Overview

The study of religion deals with the deepest and most basic questions of human existence: the meaning and purpose of life, relations with a divine presence and power, interpersonal relations and ultimate human destiny.

Mount Allison’s religious studies program does not advocate or promote any particular religion. Instead, it adopts a scholarly and analytical approach to the study of religious traditions – as such, it is open to students from all backgrounds, secular and religious.

Courses in religious studies at Mount Allison are divided into three streams:

Eastern traditions—Hinduism, Buddhism, East Asian religions
Western traditions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Religion and culture

In religious studies, you will examine important texts, practices, cultural phenomena, and ideas, looking at them from the perspective of history, literature, philosophy, and culture.

Introductory courses lay the foundation for focused study of particular traditions and for upper-year courses that explore how religion relates to themes in the wider culture, such as in the arts, gender issues, and ethics.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

20 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Open
sep 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 125

Tuition Fee

CAD 21,800 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Mount Allison University

CAD 15,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90 - 20 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0 Minimum Literacy - 120.0 Minimum Comprehension - 125.0 Minimum Conversation - 110.0 Minimum Production - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School diploma with a minimum scores of 65 percent in four academic subjects, including English.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards for first-year students

Recognizing your academic achievements and personal accomplishments.
Mount Allison scholarships range from $4,000 up to $70,000

About our scholarships

When you submit your application, you'll be considered for two types of scholarships.

Entrance scholarships	Major scholarships
Ranging from $4,000 - $20,000 All entering students who have a calculated admission average of 80% and above will automatically be considered for entrance scholarships. Before Fall 2025 Deadline	Up to $70,000 Major scholarships offer some of our top valued awards. Eligibility varies from academic achievement, extracurricular activities, leadership skills, community involvement, and more.

1. Entrance scholarships

You will automatically be considered for entrance scholarships if you have an admission average of 80% or above.

Ranging from $4,000-$20,000 ($1,000-$5,000 a year), entrance scholarships are awarded to entering students who demonstrate:

extracurricular involvement
leadership experience
community service
work/internship experience
academic achievement

Eligibility
You must have a calculated admission average of 80% (or equivalent) to be eligible for an entrance scholarship.

How do I apply for an entrance scholarship?
To be considered for entrance scholarships, your application for admission and scholarships must be submitted by March 1. For applications received after March 1, entrance scholarships will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed consideration.

How will I find out if I got an entrance scholarship?
Once the review of your application for admission and scholarships is completed, you'll be notified of the decision by e-mail and by letter, including the anticipated value of your scholarship (to be verified in April).

How will I receive my entrance scholarship?
If you receive an entrance scholarship, the value of your scholarship will be credited directly to your Mount Allison financial account located in Self Service in two equal installments:

50% in September
50% in January

Values are disbursed based on your anticipated enrollment in 30 credits in the fall and winter terms.
Many of our entrance scholarships are funded by generous donors. You may be matched up with a donor so keep an eye on your Self Service account to see who's the donor of your scholarship. For more information, visit receiving your financial aid.

How do I renew my entrance scholarship after my first year?
Entrance scholarships are renewable by achieving a 3.7 GPA with a course load of 30 course credits between the fall and winter terms.

2. Major scholarships and awards

Major scholarships offer some of our highest-valued awards. To be considered for major scholarships, your application for admission and scholarships must be submitted by March 1.

Some major scholarships require an additional application or supplemental information. Refer to the scholarship application for a list of required supplemental documents/information for each scholarship.
To be awarded a scholarship, you are required to submit your most recent transcript. If applying for early admission with Grade 11 marks, a Grade 12 course list must be included.

For applications received after March 1, entrance scholarships will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed consideration.

Highlighted major scholarships:

Marjorie Young Bell Scholarship — $70,000
Leta G. Hill Scholarship — $48,000
BMO Excellence Scholarship — $40,000
Brenton Wood Scholarship — $40,000
Enid F Webber Memorial Scholarship — $36,000
Enid F Webber Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship — $36,000
Sobey Scholarship — $28,000
Kevin Lynch Atlantic Achievement Scholarship — $27,000
McKenna School Scholarship — $25,000
Cumming-Nolan Scholarship — $24,000
Grace Annie Lockhart Memorial Scholarship — $24,000
MacGillivray-Hamilton Scholarship — $20,000
Pamela and Richard Joho Scholarship — $20,000
President's Scholarship — $20,000
Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Scholarship — $15,000
Jean and Francis Chubb Scholarship — $12,000
Ron Joyce Foundation Scholarship — $12,000
Gibbens Lassonde Scholarship — $7,000/$5,000
JR Shaw Entrance Scholarship — $6,000
Karl & Judy Larsen Scholarship — $5,000
The Class of 1968 Entrance Award — Full tuition

Major awards

Awards offer assistance to incoming full-time students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, community involvement, and/or financial need. As a more flexible program, awards may be offered to students who may not meet the full criteria for scholarships and/or bursaries.

You will automatically be considered for awards when you apply for admission and scholarships by March 1.

List of available awards (up to $8,945)

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

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To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

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To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

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To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

Information

Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.