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Bachelor of General Studies

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

  • Surrey, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of General Studies is offered by the Center for Adult and Regional Education (CARE) unit of Murray State University's Center for Adult and Regional Education (CARE).

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain the principal concepts and methods of General Studies. Apply knowledge involving required coursework includes interpersonal communication. Interpret relevant information
  • Work on discipline-specific assignments
  • And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Project Assistant
  • Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Graduate Trainee

Curriculum

  • The catalogue describes a 120-credit-hour bachelor programme in the Center for Adult and Regional Education (CARE) unit of the Center for Adult and Regional Education (CARE). Required coursework includes Interpersonal Communication
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Conflict and Communication
  • Communication Skills for Professionals
  • Public Relations Principles
  • Introduction to Advertising. The requirements also mention capstone.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Meet KPU's English proficiency requirement and have graduated high school (secondary school) or completed 9 or more undergraduate-level credits at a recognised institution; Mature-student admission exists for some programs; Limited-intake and some programs add their own requirements.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (secondary school), Or 9 or more undergraduate-level credits at a recognised institution; Mature-student admission for certain programmes; Programme prerequisites vary (calendar)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE Academic 61
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Statement of purpose where requested
  • Financial support evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of General Studies. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Graduation evidence
  3. Language results
  4. required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
  5. Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,260 CAD
Application fee$120 CAD
Deposit$5,000 CAD

Program details

CampusSurrey
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteKPU offers entrance awards and scholarships that may be available to international students. Eligibility and award values vary by competition.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    107 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

Scholarships

KPU offers entrance awards and scholarships that may be available to international students. Eligibility and award values vary by competition.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.