BA Community, Education, and Social Change at Mount Allison University

Programme overview

CESC is an interdisciplinary degree in community engaged learning, exploring education, social justice, and advocacy. The major in Community, Education and Social Change combines classroom learning with hands-on community involvement and real-world experiences with community partners, developing practical skills and knowledge.

Department: Community, Education, and Social Change | Study mode: full-time | Location: Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

In first year, you'll take core courses in community based learning, covering a general introduction to the concept and tools of social change, mentorship in the education context, the essential and complex role of compassion, and decolonization through Indigenous ways of knowing. Second-year courses cover theoretical approaches to community-engaged learning and community literacy (how we understand communities, their members, histories and needs).

Career pathways

Popular career paths include community planning and administration, non-profit organizations, municipal government and development, education, healthcare administration or support, social work and counselling, What is it like to study at Mount Allison?, Image.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,350 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. New Brunswick residents pay $11,180. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residenc Source

International applicants: CAD 22,890 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residence and meal plan. Source

Main intake: Fall term (September). Admission is also open for a January 2027 start for Canadian and international students (2027-28 academic year application).

Admission is offered on a rolling basis, with applications accepted starting in October. Early admission for September opens Oct. 1 using final Grade 11 marks; general admissions opens in February with mid-year Grade 12 transcripts. To be considered for scholarships and bursaries, the application and all supporting documents must be received by March 1. Applications are submitted online through a Mount Allison (MtA) application account.

Bachelor of Music (BMus) application package deadline: Feb. 1. Fine Arts (BFA and BA Fine Arts) application and portfolio deadline: Feb. 15. Registration deposit to accept an offer is due May 1 ($100 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents).

Apply through the official page: https://mta.ca/admissions/how-apply/undergraduate-admissions

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