Bachelor of Arts General

Strengthen your critical and creative thinking through a broad range of social, political, and cultural programs of study.

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Program details

The Bachelor of Arts, General is a 90-credit online degree program. You must complete at least 30 credits through Athabasca University.

All courses are individualized study, allowing you to complete the coursework at your own pace.

You can finish this program in as little as 3 years of full-time study. Or work at your own pace and take as long as you need. There is no time limit for completion.

The general Bachelor of Arts gives you the greatest opportunity to explore a wide variety of subjects in the humanities and social sciences. You can also choose a concentration in one of the following areas of study:

  • English
  • French
  • History
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Note: a 3-year Bachelor of Arts does not provide direct access to graduate level studies. If you are interested in graduate studies, you should take the 4-year Bachelor of Arts degree.