Undergraduate programs

Providing global access to a wide range of human knowledge

Our online undergraduate programs provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and context they need to understand current and historical issues.

We offer 7 undergraduate degrees, 4 undergraduate certificates, 1 undergraduate diploma, and 1 post-baccalaureate certificate.


Our undergraduate programs

University Certificate in Counselling Women

This online certificate is designed for those who work directly with women in crisis intervention. It applies feminist theory to the practice of counselling women in these settings.

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University Certificate in French Language Proficiency

If you would like to take only French courses, this online certificate is for you. You will learn to communicate effectively in both oral and written French. You can ladder this certificate into the Bachelor of Arts, French Major or French Concentration.

Learn about the University Certificate in French Language Proficiency

University Certificate in Heritage Resources Management

The University Certificate in Heritage Resources Management will give you practical knowledge about important issues and trends in the heritage field. This online certificate is designed for students without an undergraduate degree. If you already have an undergraduate degree, you should take the Graduate Diploma in Heritage Resources Management.

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University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations

The online University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations will give you a better understanding of industrial relations and human resource matters. You can ladder this certificate into the online Bachelor of Human Resource and Labour Relations program.

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University Certificate in Public Administration

This online certificate will teach you about administration in all 3 levels of government, as well as in non-profit and quasi-governmental organizations. With additional study, or credit for work experience, credit for this certificate will transfer to the Bachelor of Professional Arts, Governance, Law, and Management program.

Move your public administration career forward

University Diploma in Arts

This intermediate credential gives you a grounding in the intellectual skills required of university studies. You will learn to think critically, write clearly, and speak persuasively. This online diploma can ladder into a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Learn about the University Diploma in Arts

Bachelor of Arts

AU’s online Bachelor of Arts can be taken as a 3- or 4-year program. The 3-year degree is a marketable credential but does not provide direct access to graduate studies. There are 5 concentrations available in the 3-year program. In the 4-year program, we offer 11 majors.

View Bachelor of Arts majors

You can also add one of our 17 minors.

Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of General Studies

The online Bachelor of General studies is a flexible multidisciplinary degree you can tailor to your own goals. This program is ideal if you have taken a variety of courses, or completed partial programs of study, but have not completed a degree.

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Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations

This online degree addresses all aspects of human resource management, labour relations, and human resource development. This degree meets the degree requirements for the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources designation.

Learn about the Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations

Bachelor of Professional Arts

Our online Bachelor of Professional Arts programs are for students who have an approved post-secondary diploma, or a combination of post-secondary education and related experience. You bring your knowledge and professional experience, and we bring you the wider context, including relevant theories and issues. There are 4 majors:

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Inclusive Education

This online certificate is designed for teachers and other professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in the areas of inclusion and working with children and youth with diverse learning needs.

Expand your teaching skillset

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