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Human Ecology

University of Alberta

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Deadlines

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2 deadlines

  • Applications open for admission, awards and residence

    2027 entry

    Admission, entrance awards and residence applications open on the same date.

    Official deadline

  • Applications open. Spring and Summer 2027 admission

    Spring and Summer 2027 entry

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
No central deadline published by ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year
  • No central deadline published by ApplyAlberta
  • ApplyAlberta handles applications, but each institution publishes its own deadlines and fees
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ApplyAlberta publishes NO deadline dates at all on its public pages. Its How to Apply page describes the process only: verbatim, "Now you will 'Start a New Application' at the institution of your choice. You will be directed to the institution's application portal where you will apply and pay any application fees", and "All application fees are paid directly to the institution you are applying to. Each institution has its own unique application fees". Deadlines must be read from each of Alberta's 26 publicly-funded institutions.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

  • One English equivalent: ENG4U, EAE4U, EAL4U or ETS4U.
  • Five eligible Grade 12 subjects are assessed for direct entry, including the English equivalent.
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Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Non-refundable undergraduate application fee
    • $150 for new applicants and $100 for current or former University of Alberta students. Some programs have a separate fee.
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  4. Step 4Final official school and postsecondary transcripts
    • Alberta records can transfer through ApplyAlberta with consent. Ontario high school applicants arrange direct submission from their school. Transfer applicants submit all required postsecondary records; university records already held by Alberta need not be resubmitted. Final official documents must come from the issuer or ministry.
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  5. Step 5Official AP or IB results, if you took those courses
    • Applicants with Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate coursework must request an official electronic result transcript in addition to their school or postsecondary records.
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Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete 120 units: 57 program units, 57 major units and a 6-unit capstone.
ReferencesUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Bachelor of Science in Human EcologyUniversity of Alberta Bachelor of Science in Human EcologyUniversity of Alberta ALES degree planning and cohort checksheetsUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Family Science Major [ALES]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture Major [ALES]

Program facts

Entering averageNot published

The university does not publish a comparable percentage minimum or entering-average range for this program.

University of Alberta ALES admissions and applicant categories
Work experienceRequired 200-hour practicum
University of Alberta ALES 2027–28 work experienceCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture

BSc

Study the science, design and cultural role of textiles and clothing.

Published requirements

Courses

Current 2026/27 degree requirements by named major.

Family Science · 100-level degree requirements6 listed

This is a list of named 100-level requirements in the degree. The calendar groups these by major and students should follow their entry-year advising checksheet for timing.

  • ECON 101Introduction to Microeconomics

    Examine how markets and governments influence production and the distribution of income in Canada.

    UAlberta Catalogue · ECON 101
  • ECON 102Introduction to Macroeconomics

    Study Canadian employment, inflation, international payments, and monetary and fiscal policy.

    UAlberta Catalogue · ECON 102
  • HECOL 100Introduction to Principles and Practice in Human Ecology

    Explore the history, theories, and approaches human ecology uses to study everyday life.

    UAlberta Catalogue · HECOL 100
  • PSYCH 104Basic Psychological Processes

    Study how perception, motivation, learning, and thinking shape psychological functioning.

    UAlberta Catalogue · PSYCH 104
  • PSYCH 105Individual and Social Behavior

    Study personality and social psychology, with selected topics in development, assessment, and treatment.

    UAlberta Catalogue · PSYCH 105
  • SOC 100Introductory Sociology

    Study how societies form and change through culture, socialization, group dynamics, deviance, and inequality.

    UAlberta Catalogue · SOC 100
University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Family Science Major [ALES]
Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture · 100-level degree requirements4 listed

This is a list of named 100-level requirements in the degree. The calendar groups these by major and students should follow their entry-year advising checksheet for timing.

  • ECON 101Introduction to Microeconomics

    Examine how markets and governments influence production and the distribution of income in Canada.

    UAlberta Catalogue · ECON 101
  • ECON 102Introduction to Macroeconomics

    Study Canadian employment, inflation, international payments, and monetary and fiscal policy.

    UAlberta Catalogue · ECON 102
  • HECOL 100Introduction to Principles and Practice in Human Ecology

    Explore the history, theories, and approaches human ecology uses to study everyday life.

    UAlberta Catalogue · HECOL 100
  • HECOL 170Introduction to Textiles

    Examine where textiles come from, how they are made and used, and how fibre properties affect fabric.

    UAlberta Catalogue · HECOL 170
University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture Major [ALES]

Careers

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Costs

Human Ecology · Tuition by applicant category

Published tuition

2026–27 domestic · Fall 2027 international entry · Domestic per registered course · International per year · CAD

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Domestic tuition depends on course registration. The international amount is the published Fall 2027 cohort rate.

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