Future Students
Why Consider Carleton’s BA General Studies?
Carleton’s BA General Studies offers a distinctive experience. You’ll have the option to complete your degree with online and in-person courses and courses that are a mix of in-person and online. Unlike many other online-only programs, our program emphasizes multi-disciplinarity and a flexible design.
Transferable Skills
The BA General Studies can help build your critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills which will be valuable in many different fields.
Flexible Career Options
With a BA General Studies, you can pursue careers in a variety of fields such as education, journalism, marketing, public relations, or social work, or use it as a stepping stone for advanced degrees or certifications later on, including law, business, or other health professions.
Interdisciplinary Learning
The BA General Studies enables you to explore diverse subjects and combine different fields of study, tailored to your interests and specific career goals.
Personal Growth and Enrichment
The BA General Studies is an opportunity for personal exploration and growth. You can engage with literature, economics, philosophy, history, law and other subjects that will be enriching and rewarding for your career considerations and beyond.
If you enjoy learning about a range of subjects and want to develop versatile skills that can be applied to many career paths, a BA General Studies degree might be the right choice for you!
Flexible Learning Options
Studying online offers numerous benefits, making it an attractive option for many different learners.
Flexibility and Convenience
Online learning allows you to study from anywhere with an internet connection, making it ideal if you have a busy schedule or other commitments, such as work or family. In some online courses, you can access course materials, lectures, and assignments at any time, allowing you to study at your own pace.
Overcome Barriers
Our online program helps reduce barriers to a university education for many people. Online studies eliminate additional costs associated with commuting or housing while attending university, especially for students from distant or remote communities. It can also enable students to successfully pursue their studies around caregiving or work responsibilities.
Availability of Courses
Carleton offers access to a wide range of courses that may not be available in your local area.
How Do I Qualify?
For admission, students must have the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of six 4U/M courses, including 4U English.
It is University policy to consider your best performance in any eligible course in the admissions assessment. Since the number of qualified applicants may be greater than available spaces, cut off averages may vary from year to year.
For more information regarding current admission requirements for the BA General Studies program, please visit Carleton University Admissions.
How Much Will It Cost?
Tuition Fee Tables and a Tuition Fee Estimator can be found at https://carleton.ca/studentaccounts/.