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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
Undergraduate courses start the first day of each month, but you must register and pay your fees by the 10th of the previous month to begin on the first.
Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 80
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Credits
90 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
General Studies View 8 other Bachelors in General Studies in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 80
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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 Fee
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International
16435 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 49305 CAD for the full programme during 36 months. -
National
10345 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31035 CAD for the full programme during 36 months.
120 credits tuition:
- National: $41,380
- International: $65,740
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Arts (General).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Lois Hole Humanities and Social Science Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Harold Cardinal Essay Prize
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
2500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Walker Wood Foundation Undergraduate First in Family Bursaries
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
2000 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Dominique Abrioux Graduate Scholarship
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
2000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Community Contributor Bursary
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Community Leadership Award
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1250 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
AU Career Advancement Award - Graduate
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jan 2025
Dr Tony Simmons Memorial Award for Marginalized Students
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alberta Student Mobility Awards
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Faculty of Business Undergraduate Bursary
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
2000 CAD
Deadline
15 Jan 2025
Indigenous Careers Award
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
AU PLAR Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
AU First in Family to Attend University Award
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
AU PLAR Bursary
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Edmonton-Glenora Rotary Bursary
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards - Out of Province
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Fredrick W. Camp Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Thomas Edge Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Patrick Heffernan Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Undergraduate Lab Travel Awards - In Province
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Fassina Family Resilience Entrance Bursary
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
AU Award in History
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
750 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Bachelor of Arts First-Year Achievement Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
120 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Bill Birge Award in English 155
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15900 USD
Deadline
21 Mar 2025
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12700 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2025
Study in Canada Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2024
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
05 Dec 2024
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
11100 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2025
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2024
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Niara Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2024
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Dec 2024
PlagiarismSearch 2024 Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
23 Nov 2024
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based
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