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Grant MacEwan University

Grant MacEwan University

www.macewan.ca

MacEwan University inspires students with a powerful combination of academic excellence and personal learning experiences - ours is a connected culture that focuses on learner-centred teaching, and on providing opportunities for students to grow and achieve.

The university provides a transformative education in a collaborative and supportive environment where creativity and innovation thrive. Faculties focus on teaching, and many are also engaged in ground-breaking, internationally-recognized research and scholarly and artistic activity that enhances their teaching and the curriculum - and creates opportunities for student involvement in research.

The university offers a broad complement of programs comprised of bachelor and applied degrees, diplomas and certificates. Faculties and schools offer programming in fine arts and communications; health and community studies; liberal arts and sciences; and business.

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Office of the University Registrar,
MacEwan University,
Building 7, 10700 - 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2, Canada

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  • Program Type Standard
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 2 Years
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
Admission Requirements

Categories of Admission

Applicants may be admitted through one of the following:

  1. Regular Admission
  2. Mature Admission

In addition, all applicants must also meet the following admission criteria:

  • English Language Proficiency
  • Other Admission Criteria

Regular Admission

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar, applicants must have a minimum overall average of 60 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

  1. ELA 30-1 or a minimum of 65 percent in ELA 30-2
  2. One Group A course
  3. One Group B or C course
  4. One Group C or D course

Applicants with nine or more university level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Mature Admission

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar, applicants must:

  • Be 20 years of age or older
  • Have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term
  • Have the following:
  1. ELA 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60 percent (or equivalent)
    OR
  2. Six credits of university level English with no grade less than C-

Applicants with nine or more university level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Additional Admission Criteria

1. English Language Proficiency

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar.

All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as one of the following:

  • High school transcripts
  • Post-secondary transcripts
  • Proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation

Full details are available in MacEwan University’s academic calendar or online at MacEwan.ca/ELP.

2. Other Admission Criteria

To be evaluated through the Program.

Applicants must submit a portfolio and a statement of intent to be assessed by a committee of Fine Art faculty.

Successful applicants will demonstrate in their portfolio:

  • a basic understanding of composition, colour, tone and perspective
  • an interest in working with a variety of mediums and subjects
  • an attention to presentation

Successful applicants will demonstrate in their statement of intent:

  • the ability to express ideas well in writing
  • how this MacEwan University program is aligned with their interests and goals
  • an interest in learning about the theories and practice of historical and contemporary art

Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2023/08/01 to 2024/07/31*.

  • Tuition $4,950.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $2,825.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $2,023.00 Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

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Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated September 21, 2023. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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