General Arts and Sciences Diploma

Prepare for degree-level studies and diverse career opportunities through interdisciplinary learning and critical inquiry.

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General Arts and Sciences Diploma

The General Arts and Sciences diploma program offers students a broad interdisciplinary foundation in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students engage in critical inquiry and academic research, learning to communicate effectively across diverse contexts and audiences, and developing the ability to analyze complex societal issues using multiple perspectives. Graduates are well-prepared for degree-level academic studies and equipped with the skills necessary for success in a variety of professional and educational pathways.

Available intakes

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International
September 2026
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January 2027
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Transcripts due within two weeks of application submission.
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Program availability and start dates are subject to change. Admission is based on first applied, first qualified.

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March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates
June 22, 2026 for September 2026 course start dates
To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
Registration for all courses opens at 9:00 A.M. Calgary time.
March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates
June 22, 2026 for September 2026 course start dates
To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
Registration for all courses opens at 9:00 A.M. Calgary time.

Admission requirements

  • Credit in English 30-1 or English 30-2 or equivalent

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  • Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test

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Tuition and fees

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Tuition
Term 1
$3,599
Term 2
$3,737
Term 3
$3,165
Term 4
$3,006

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*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only.  Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.

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Not all delivery modes are available for all courses or programs, and not all courses are available each term. Students should follow up on their individual program areas or their MyBVC for information for courses delivery types and availability.

Delivery modes, descriptions, and availability of courses each term are subject to change.

Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

CodeCourseCredits
ENGL1201 English Compositions 3
ENGL1302 Literature & Society 3

Complete the following courses:

CodeCourseCredits
INDG1101 Introduction to Indigenous Studies 3

Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

CodeCourseCredits
BIOL1401 The Organization and Diversity of Life 3
BIOL1402 Fundamentals of Bioenergetics 4
BIOL1403 DNA, Inheritance, and Evolution 4
CHEM1901 General Chemistry: Structure and Bonding 4
CHEM1902 General Chemistry: Change and Equilibrium 4
MATH1600 Introduction to Statistics I 4
MATH1601 Introduction to Statistics II 4
MATH1902 Introductory Calculus 4
MATH1903 Introductory Calculus II 4
MATH1904 Linear Models I 4
PHYS1900 Mechanics 4
PHYS1901 Modern Physics 4

Earn atleast 6 credits from the following courses:

CodeCourseCredits
CNST1100 Introduction to Canadian Studies 3
ECON1100 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECON1200 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ENGL1201 English Composition 3
ENGL1302 Literature and Society 3
ENGL2301 Children's Literature 3
FIPR2102 Topics in Film Genre 3
PHIL1201 Ethics 3
PSYC1101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYC2101 Personality 3
PSYC2102 Social Psychology 3
PSYC2301 Adolescence 3
PSYC2401 Psychopathology 3
SOCI1101 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOCI1201 Sociology of the Family 3
SOCI1301 Sociology of Aging 3
SOCI2301 Sociology of Health and Illness 3
SOCI2302 Sociology of Death and Dying 3
SOWR1101 Introduction to Social Work 3
WGST2101 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies 3

Earn atleast 6 credits from the following courses:

CodeCourseCredits
CNST1100 Introduction to Canadian Studies 3
ECON1100 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECON1200 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ENGL1201 English Composition 3
ENGL1302 Literature and Society 3
ENGL2301 Children's Literature 3
FIPR2102 Topics in Film Genre 3
PHIL1201 Ethics 3
PSYC1101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYC2101 Personality 3
PSYC2102 Social Psychology 3
PSYC2301 Adolescence 3
PSYC2401 Psychopathology 3
SOCI1101 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOCI1201 Sociology of the Family 3
SOCI1301 Sociology of Aging 3
SOCI2301 Sociology of Health and Illness 3
SOCI2302 Sociology of Death and Dying 3
WGST2101 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies 3

Earn at least 9 credits from the following courses:

CodeCourseCredits
ANAT1101 Anatomy and Physiology 6
BIOL1401 The Organization and Diversity of Life 3
BIOL1402 Fundamentals of Bioenergetics 4
BIOL1403 DNA, Inheritance, and Evolution 4
CHEM1901 General Chemistry: Structure and Bonding 4
CHEM1902 General Chemistry: Change and Equilibrium 4
CNST1100 Introduction to Canadian Studies 3
ECON1100 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECON1200 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ENGL1201 English Composition 3
ENGL1302 Literature and Society 3
FIPR2102 Topics in Film Genre 3
HRES1101 Organizational Behaviour 3
MATH1600 Introduction to Statistics I 4
MATH1601 Introduction to Statistics II 4
MATH1902 Introductory Calculus 4
MATH1903 Introductory Calculus II 4
MATH1904 Linear Methods I 4
MKTG1101 Introduction to Marketing 3
PHIL1201 Ethics 3
PHYS1900 Mechanics 4
PHYS1901 Modern Physics 4
POSC1201 Canadian Politics: Institutions and Issues 3
PSYC1101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYC1201 Human Growth And Development Across The Life Span 3
PSYC2101 Personality 3
PSYC2102 Social Psychology 3
PSYC2301 Adolescence 3
PSYC2401 Psychopathology 3
SOCI1101 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOCI1201 Sociology of the Family 3
SOCI1301 Sociology of Aging 3
SOCI2301 Sociology of Health and Illness 3
SOCI2302 Sociology of Death and Dying 3
SOWR1101 Introduction to Social Work 3
WGST2101 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies 3

Earn at least 12 credits from the following courses:

CodeCourseCredits
ANAT1101 Anatomy and Physiology 6
BIOL1401 The Organization and Diversity of Life 3
BIOL1402 Fundamentals of Bioenergetics 4
BIOL1403 DNA, Inheritance, and Evolution 4
CHEM1901 General Chemistry: Structure and Bonding 4
CHEM1902 General Chemistry: Change and Equilibrium 4
CNST1100 Introduction to Canadian Studies 3
ECON1100 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECON1200 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ENGL1201 English Composition 3
ENGL1302 Literature and Society 3
FIPR2102 Topics in Film Genre 3
HRES1101 Organizational Behaviour 3
MATH1600 Introduction to Statistics I 4
MATH1601 Introduction to Statistics II 4
MATH1902 Introductory Calculus 4
MATH1903 Introductory Calculus II 4
MATH1904 Linear Methods I 4
MKTG1101 Introduction to Marketing 3
PHIL1201 Ethics 3
PHYS1900 Mechanics 4
PHYS1901 Modern Physics 4
POSC1201 Canadian Politics: Institutions and Issues 3
PSYC1101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYC1201 Human Growth And Development Across The Life Span 3
PSYC2101 Personality 3
PSYC2102 Social Psychology 3
PSYC2301 Adolescence 3
PSYC2401 Psychopathology 3
SOCI1101 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOCI1201 Sociology of the Family 3
SOCI1301 Sociology of Aging 3
SOCI2301 Sociology of Health and Illness 3
SOCI2302 Sociology of Death and Dying 3
SOWR1101 Introduction to Social Work 3
WGST2101 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies 3

Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

CodeCourseCredits
ENGL2301 Children's Literature 3
ENGL2302 Crime Narrative 3
FIPR2102 Topics in Film Genre 3
PSYC2101 Personality 3
PSYC2102 Social Psychology 3
PSYC2301 Adolescence 3
PSYC2401 Psychopathology 3
SOCI2301 Sociology of Health and Illness 3
SOCI2302 Sociology of Death and Dying 3
WGST2101 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies 3

Complete the following course:

CodeCourseCredits
GNST1999 Capstone Project for General Arts and Sciences 3

Earn at least 12 credits from the following courses:

CodeCourseCredits
ENGL2301 Children's Literature 3
ENGL2302 Crime Narrative 3
FIPR2102 Topics in Film Genre 3
PSYC2101 Personality 3
PSYC2102 Social Psychology 3
PSYC2301 Adolescence 3
PSYC2401 Psychopathology 3
SOCI2301 Sociology of Health and Illness 3
SOCI2302 Sociology of Death and Dying 3
WGST2101 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies 3

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