Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (General) from Athabasca University strengthens critical and creative thinking through a broad range of social, political and cultural studies.

The Mission of the Program

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts is to strengthen your critical and creative thinking by offering a broad range of social, political, and cultural programs of study.

A liberal arts education from Athabasca University is designed to broaden your perspective on local and global affairs, encourage community and social involvement, and prepare you for lifelong learning and occupational diversity.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts (General) with a major are expected to have gained sufficient analytical and critical thinking skills to be able to engage in independent research in their chosen major. Athabasca University does not offer an Honours BA.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropology

Art History

Communication Studies

Economics

French

Global Studies

History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Next start: monthly. There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs.

Language

English

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Athabasca, Canada

Disciplines

General Studies View 9 other Bachelors in General Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for this program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

55890 CAD / year

≈ 55890 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

55890 CAD / year

≈ 55890 CAD / year

Additional Details

120 credits tuition:

National: $41,380
International: $65,740

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Arts (General).

Available Scholarships

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Overview

The Mission of the Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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