24 months
Duration
18114 CAD/year
Unknown
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date

About

This Liberal Arts, Graduate Diploma from University of the Fraser Valley is an excellent choice if you want to explore broadly before you choose a discipline in the arts.

Visit programme website for more information

Overview

The Liberal Arts , Graduate Diploma from University of the Fraser Valley requires a minimum of 60 university-level credits. It is designed to provide you with a breadth of intellectual and academic experience while recognizing the importance of concentrated study in a specific field or discipline.

The diploma may serve as a stepping stone if you plan to transfer or eventually want to continue your studies to earn a Bachelor of Arts at UFV. If you’re planning to pursue the BA at UFV, you can simultaneously complete the Liberal Arts diploma and satisfy the general requirements for the bachelor’s degree as well as the lower-level requirements for a major, extended minor(s), or minor. This could save you time and money while earning your degree.

Career opportunities:

A diploma in Liberal Arts appeals to employers who need well-rounded candidates with good analytical and communications skills – starting in customer service, administration, or sales.

Mastering special skills such as public relations, sales, social media marketing, web design, or computer programming can open up additional employment opportunities.

Options also exist to pursue further studies and launch a career in arts, education, counselling, law, politics, or finance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Writing
  • Critical thinking
  • Quantitative literacy
  • Scientific literacy

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of the Fraser Valley and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
  • A minimum grade of C+ in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (see Note) and a minimum grade of C+ in one additional Approved Grade 12 course.

    Note: Students may also present English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, AP English, IB English A (standard level or higher level), or out-of-province equivalent.

  • Students will be considered on the basis of courses equivalent to Approved B.C. Grade 12 courses. See the Admissions section of the calendar for more information on equivalents to B.C. secondary school graduation.

  • Tuition Fee

    To always see correct tuition fees
    • International

      18114 CAD/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 9057 CAD per semester during 24 months.

    • National Tuition : $163.34 per credit

    Living costs for Abbotsford

    1240 - 1930 CAD /month
    Living costs

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

    Funding

    In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

    Loading

    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Liberal Arts.

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    DFL Scholarship Program
    Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Daughters for Life Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    15000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2025
    Amberscholar Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Amber Student
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    15900 USD
    Deadline
    21 Mar 2025
    Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Canadian Government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12700 USD
    Deadline
    19 Mar 2025
    Study in Canada Scholarships
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Canadian Government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 May 2025
    Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    iGotcha Media
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    7000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2025
    Amber Scholarship For September Intake
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Amber Student
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Canadian Government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000000 INR
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Education Future International Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Education Future
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    11100 USD
    Deadline
    19 Mar 2025
    Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Canadian Government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 CAD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Niara Scholarships
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Niara
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    40000 USD
    Deadline
    25 Mar 2025
    Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Blumenthal Performing Arts
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    25 Mar 2025
    Gordon Hay Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Blumenthal Performing Arts
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Jun 2025
    1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    1040 Abroad
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    02 Jul 2025
    Jewish Heritage Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Diamant Gerstein
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    15 Feb 2025
    Fighting Bullying With Technology
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    1902 Software
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    26 Feb 2025
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2025
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2025
    The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2025
    Voice Talent Online Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Voice Talent Online
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Pearl Lemon Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Pearl Lemon
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    International Bipolar Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    965 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Shield Your Body
    Location not available

    Other interesting programmes for you

    Our partners

    Liberal Arts
    -
    University of the Fraser Valley

    Wishlist

    Go to your profile page to get personalised recommendations!