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Diploma of General Arts and Science

Fanshawe College

London, Canada
0.67 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Full-time diploma programme in General Arts and Science at George Brown Polytechnic, St. James Campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (666667 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in General Arts and Science. Apply concepts related to 2 years full-time diploma programme (duration on the page: 2 years (4 semesters)) in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

Further study (college and university programmes with advanced standing)
Entry-level employment in workplaces valuing communication and critical thinking

Curriculum

2 years full-time diploma programme (duration on the page: 2 years (4 semesters)). Courses include Fundamental Themes in Geography
Con. Issue in Learning & Work
Science of Sustainability
Calculus
Introduction to Philosophy I
Introduction to Psychology I
Canadian Studies and Introduction to Psychology II.

Entry requirements

Academic

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (or mature applicant)
With programme-specific Grade 11 or 12 courses
Most often Grade 12 English (C or U) and sometimes maths. Equivalencies by country are on each programme page. English: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the 2026 scale)
PTE Academic 53 or Duolingo 105
Some programmes differ.

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent (or mature applicant), With programme-specific Grade 11/12 courses (usually Grade 12 English C or U, Some Grade 11/12 maths or sciences), International equivalencies are shown on each programme page by country of study.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT 79 (2026 scale: 4.5
PTE Academic no band below 4)
Cambridge PTE Academic 53
Duolingo Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Check the programme page for requirements
English scores and the open intake. Apply online through Fanshawe's Virtual Admission System and pay the CAD 100 application fee through Flywire. Upload high school transcripts and any college or university transcripts. The International Centre issues the Letter of Admission. Pay the tuition deposit (CAD 2
300
One semester or one year
By citizenship). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter in VAS
Then apply for the study permit with the Letter of Admission and proof of funds. Submit the International Student Form and join arrival orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$17,699 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	London Campus
Faculty or school	School of Arts and Language
Department	Department of General Arts and Science (One Year)
Teaching language	English
Credit value	20
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	666667 years
Scholarship note	University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left
Program starts
May 2028
Apply by
15 Feb 2028
458 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.67 years.