University Diploma in Arts

The University Diploma in Arts is designed for students who wish to obtain an intermediate credential that provides a grounding in the intellectual skills required of university studies. It is also a foundation for further studies in Humanities and Social Science.

Athabasca University has developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating. Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time of their enrolment.

Students who have completed a more senior-level credential (e.g., bachelor's degree) may not enrol in the University Diploma in Arts program.

NOTE: The 100-level ENGL courses will not satisfy the Humanities area of study requirement in the University Diploma in Arts program. These courses may count as part of the total number of credits required for the diploma. Refer to English Writing Skills Requirement below.

English Writing Skills Requirement

In order to graduate, students must meet the following English writing skills requirement in order to graduate:

• hold credit in ENGL 255 (students are strongly encouraged to register in ENGL 255 early in their program);
  
  or
• have a grade of B- (70 per cent) or better in an Athabasca University English course above the preparatory (100) level;
  
  or
• receive transfer credit for an English course in which a grade of B- or better was achieved.