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Bachelor of Arts, General at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

Discover a rich and diverse education with Athabasca University's Bachelor of Arts, General program, where you'll delve into both the humanities and social sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: As little as 3 years of full-time study  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Dive into a wealth of learning opportunities with our broad course selection in the online Bachelor of Arts program at Athabasca University. Tailor your BA degree journey to fit your interests by mixing and matching from a diverse array of subjects in the humanities and social sciences.

Career pathways

With a Bachelor of Arts from Athabasca University, you're opening doors to a range of careers, from education and communications to public service and cultural organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for either the 3-year or the 4-year program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs. Applications go through the online Undergraduate General Application, with part of the process completed in ApplyAlberta; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

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