Bachelor of General Studies
Athabasca University

Program Details

A Bachelor of General Studies degree is available to the online student with Athabasca University.  This popular and flexible program is customizable.  Students may construct an individualized curriculum with the help of an academic advisor in pursuit of multidisciplinary studies.  There are different routes of study available, including:

  • Arts – Humanities, Social Sciences
  • Sciences – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and more
  • Applied studies – Business and administrative

Develop critical research and writing skills, methods of successful quantitative analysis, and more.  Career paths for graduates with this degree range from human resources to research, sales, trades, volunteer work, and more.  Learn how to integrate ideas, knowledge, and theories from multiple sources through general studies with AU online.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Athabasca University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

  • Non-Canadian students must provide high school diploma or GED and transcripts.
  • Applicants must be 16 years or older.