Open Studies allows you to take individual courses without being enrolled in a full-time program. It’s perfect for people who want to gain skills, or earn credits toward a future diploma or degree without committing to a specific program right away.
Get the flexibility to study courses that match your goals without committing to a full program. Focus your career path, explore new fields, or progress at your own pace while earning credits toward a diploma or certificate.
Invest in your future at a pace and price that works for you.
Open studies is cost-effective and efficient, allowing you to skip application fees while offering greater work-life balance and control over your schedule.
Courses are offered online as well as at our downtown Calgary campus.
You’re considering post-secondary education but aren’t sure which program to choose:
If you’ve been accepted into your dream program and want to start taking courses before it begins:
If you've finished high school and want to take courses before enrolling in a certificate, diploma, or degree program:
If you're looking to reskill or upskill with a specific course:
There are no formal admission requirements, but success in Open Studies courses is more likely if you have an English language proficiency level suitable for the program you're interested in.
Please see the English language proficiency requirements page for more information.
If you live in the service area surrounding Calgary and want to take a course, visit our Regional Stewardship page.
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.
In the School of Arts and Sciences, you’ll learn to think critically, communicate clearly, and consider multiple perspectives—skills that support your studies, your work, and your goals.
