Diploma of General Studies

Diploma of General Studies

Diploma
24 months
Processing time: 20 days
Application fee: CA$150
Full-time
Intakes: September, January, May
International tuition: CA$17,610
Domestic tuition: CA$4,970

Program overview

The General Studies Diploma can serve as your interdisciplinary introduction to university studies. The two-year (60-credit) program allows you to customize your program of study by choosing from a wide range of courses to select those that match your interests and goals. If you plan to continue on to complete a degree (BGS, BA, BBA, BCIS, BSc, etc.) once you have completed your diploma, it is highly recommended that you complete the first- and second-year requirements of the degree program. You can also use up to 45 transfer credits within the diploma.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • PTE
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL iBT
vApplicants must have completed the equivalent of Canadian Grade 12 (Form Six or five O-levels plus at least two A-levels) or near-equivalent standing and specific program prerequisites for admission into any career, technical, or academic program. IELTS (Academic) - score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum band score of 6.0 TOEFL - score of 88 or higher (iBT) with no section below 20 PTE - score of 61 with 60 in writing You should pay 1450 AUD of International Administration fee (only for the 1st semester)

Career opportunities

The UFV General Studies program is a stepping stone into many different careers, depending on the way in which you customize your program of study. Common fields that many General Studies graduates pursue include: elementary education, government and administrative support, community programming and outreach, aviation (for students with a Thematic Option in Aviation), and business.

Campus location

Abbotsford , Canada

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