General Studies Athabasca University

Overview

The General Studies programme at Athabasca University provides a multidisciplinary framework for students to design a bespoke educational journey. This degree is specifically structured to allow learners to integrate insights from various disciplinary areas while achieving scholarly outcomes that are personally meaningful. By removing traditional residency barriers, the university ensures that education remains accessible and adaptable to individual life circumstances.

Why General Studies at Athabasca University?

• Unrivalled Flexibility: Customise your curriculum with a wide range of courses that align with your specific career aspirations or personal interests.
• No Residency Requirement: Complete your entire degree online from any location without the need to relocate or attend a physical campus.
• Generous Credit Transfer: Apply previous post-secondary education toward your degree, potentially covering up to 50% of the required credits.
• Accelerated Completion: Earn a recognised university degree with 90 credits, offering a more efficient path than traditional four-year programmes.
• Open Access: Benefit from an inclusive admission policy that allows students aged 16 or older to enrol regardless of their previous educational background.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 1863 per credit
• National fee: CAD 1863 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Students can choose between an Arts and Science designation or an Applied Studies designation. Modules may include:

• Financial Accounting
• Writing in Organisations
• Cultural Studies and Everyday Life
• Microcomputer Applications in Business
• Information Systems and Computer Applications
• Composition
• Personal Investing
• Human Health
• Indigenous Education

Careers with General Studies

The versatile nature of this degree prepares graduates for a broad spectrum of industries. The skills gained are highly transferable, allowing for career pivots or advancement in various sectors. Graduates often find success in the following roles and fields:

• Human resources and employment services
• Project management and administration
• Marketing, sales, and retail management
• Social services, counselling, and human services
• Government work and research
• Education and ESL instruction
• Media work and consumer advocacy
• Conflict mediation and resolution