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Diploma of Liberal Arts
- Castlegar, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
An interdisciplinary master's letting students build a personal plan of study across the College of Liberal Arts, With thesis and non-thesis options.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Liberal Arts can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Advertising
- Arts
- Education
- Human resources
- Medicine
- Military
- Ministry
- Nonprofits
- Politics
- Public relations
- Urban planning
- Writing and editing
Curriculum
- Graduate programme in Liberal Arts. Courses include Foundations of Liberal Arts I
- Foundations of Liberal Arts II
- Topics in Culture and Ideas
- Topics in Society and People
- Topics in Science and Reason
- Thesis Research
- Capstone Project
- Liberal Arts Abroad
- Focused Study in Liberal Arts
- History and Theory of Art Therapy and Art Therapy Ethics and Professional.
Entry requirements
Academic
- BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent
- or age 19 or over as a mature student
- plus programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 English at 60 to 67 percent
- a portfolio or an audition where required. International applicants meet the programme's English requirement (IELTS 6.0 overall
- no band below 5.5
- unless the programme states a higher score). Advanced diplomas require a related diploma or degree (about 60 credits).
Accepted academic background
BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent, or age 19 or over; programme prerequisites; Human Services diplomas allow entry to year 2 after a Selkirk related certificate within five years
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the programme entry and English requirements; most programmes accept applications up to 12 months before the start ( Apply online through EducationPlannerBC or with the Selkirk application package and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Email transcripts
- test scores
- passport ID page and resume if applicable. Receive a conditional letter of acceptance showing tuition. Pay tuition and fees (due on acceptance) to receive the unconditional offer; the seat deposit equals one 15-week semester's tuition and is non-refundable for new students. Apply for a study permit with a provincial attestation letter (PAL).
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,860 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Castlegar Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | University Arts & Sciences |
| Department | Liberal Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $15,860 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, IELTS Academic 6.