Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences online diploma to degree programs

With Athabasca University’s online post diploma to degree programs, you gain the flexibility to study from anywhere, while ensuring that your prior education is fully recognized. 

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Bachelor of General Studies

Your education should evolve with you! If you started a diploma or degree and discovered a new path, the Bachelor of General Studies allows you to build on what you've already accomplished. One of its greatest strengths is its flexibility—combining completed diplomas, partial degrees, and courses from various fields to create a program that aligns with your goals.

Why choose the Bachelor of General Studies program?

• Flexible and individualized: Customize your degree with courses that align with your career or educational goals.
• No residency requirement: Complete your studies entirely online—no need to relocate or attend in person.
• Transfer your credits: Apply previous post-secondary education toward up to 50% of your degree.
• Accelerated pathway: Earn a recognized post diploma degree with just 90 credits (comparable to a 3-year degree).
• Fully online: Study at your own pace while balancing work, family, and other commitments. 

Although every transfer evaluation is different for this program, we see course, diploma and degree transfers come in from disciplines like education, business, sciences, nursing, and arts.

Whether you’re looking for a degree completion program or planning your next academic step, the Bachelor of General Studies offers a clear, efficient path to earning a university degree. 

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Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations

Take your diploma to degree journey further with Athabasca University’s Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations (Post diploma). Designed for both business and non-business diploma holders, this online degree completion program allows you to transfer previously earned credits and complete your degree faster. 

Why choose the Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations program? 

• Flexible admission routes: Business and non-business diploma holders can receive up to 60 transfer credits.
• Accelerated pathway: Upgrade your diploma to a degree and complete your bachelor’s faster.
• 100% online: Study anytime, anywhere—no set start dates.
• Industry recognition: Accredited with Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) Alberta, offering exam exemptions for eligible graduates.

This diploma to degree pathway is ideal for those looking to advance in HR, labour relations, and workforce management while maintaining work-life balance. Start anytime and take the next step in your career today. 

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Bachelor of Professional Arts

The Bachelor of Professional Arts is designed specifically for diploma holders looking to upgrade their diploma to a degree. Unlike other programs that offer both entry-level and post diploma routes, the BPA requires a recognized 2- or 3-year diploma (or 60 credits) for admission. 

Why choose the Bachelor of Professional Arts?

• Built for diploma graduates: Direct diploma to degree pathway—no first-year courses required.
• Fast-track your degree: Transfer credits let you complete your bachelor’s degree faster.
• Flexible and online: Study from anywhere while balancing work and personal commitments.
• Earn more credits: Some students may qualify for additional credits through prior learning assessment. 

Bachelor of Professional Arts majors available

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