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| School | Athabasca University | | |
| Location | Athabasca, AB, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 7,800
Full-time Graduate: 1,003 | | |
| Degree | Bachelor | | |
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| Length | 3 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | There are no formal admission requirements for this program. If you are 16 or older, you are eligible to enroll in the BGS. You can enroll anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.
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| Description | The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree is one of the most popular programs at Athabasca University. Unlike the other degrees offered by Athabasca University, the BGS does not have a residency requirement, and courses that make up the degree requirements may be completed at institutions other than Athabasca University.
The Bachelor of General Studies is a multidisciplinary degree program that provides a framework of individualized study within an Arts and Science or Applied Studies designation that offers you the freedom to choose courses to meet your specific goals. While 45 credits must be in your chosen focus area, you can select a wide variety of courses to design a curriculum and program outcomes that meets your specific needs. | | |
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.