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Diploma of General Studies

University of the Fraser Valley

  • Abbotsford, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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University of the Fraser Valley campus

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): 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

  • Grade 12 or equivalent international secondary qualification (or 9+ transferable post-secondary credits with 2.00 GPA)
  • Programme-specific entrance courses and grades per the UFV academic calendar
  • Degree/diploma-level English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE 61
  • Duolingo 110).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (Grade 12) graduation or an equivalent international qualification (list at ufv. Ca international qualifications).

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Portfolio.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the application window for your intake ( Apply online through EducationPlannerBC (apply. Educationplannerbc. Ca) and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Submit official English proof (TOEFL code 9736
  2. IELTS or other accepted test) and high school and any post-secondary transcripts. Provide a portfolio
  3. Letter of intent
  4. Interview or forms if your programme asks. Receive the offer letter and pay the tuition deposit by the intake deadline. Apply for the study permit. Allow several weeks.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,316 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit$38,764 CAD

Program details

CampusAbbotsford
Faculty or schoolArts and Integrated Studies
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

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 Jun 2027

    199 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.