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Diploma of General Arts

Keyano College

  • Fort McMurray, Canada
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Three-year flexible arts degree that lets students move into a major later.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in General Arts. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Administrative Coordinator
  • Project Assistant
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Operations Assistant
  • Program Assistant

Curriculum

  • Three-year general programme of 15 courses with at most four from outside the faculty. First year: four full-course equivalents in humanities or social science
  • Plus a half course of Type E and a half-course elective. Students can move into a specific major.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school diploma with a 60% average and no mark below 50% in English 30-1 and other required subjects
  • Mature students 21+ with 60% in English 30-1 and one further subject.
  • High school diploma with English 30-1 (50-60%) or 30-2 (65%) and Math 30-1/30-2 (50-55%) for most
  • General Arts/General Science need a 60% average with no mark below 50%
  • Health Care Aide 55-60% in English or a pass on the College Entrance Assessment.

Accepted academic background

Alberta high school diploma or equivalent (international credentials, IQAS assessment may be requested), Mature students 21+ may qualify through prerequisite courses or the College Entrance Assessment.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 86
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 58

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and apply at least six months before the start. Apply online at ApplyAlberta and pay the 107 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts
  2. International credentials (IQAS evaluation if requested) and English proficiency proof. Complete programme extras if listed (College Entrance Assessment
  3. Police checks). Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Tuition Maximum Letter
  4. Pay the 5
  5. 000 CAD international admission deposit. Apply for the study permit with proof of funds and upload it to MyKeys by Aug 1 (Fall)
  6. Dec 1 (Winter) or Apr 1
  7. Request a co-op work permit letter if the programme has a placement.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,696 CAD
Application fee$107 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusClearwater Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Business, University Studies & Academic Upgrading
DepartmentArts
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 years
Scholarship noteThe source data indicates possible institutional scholarships, Current award names, Eligibility and funding amounts must be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

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  • Program starts

    January 2028

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.