Bachelor of Arts, General

    Bachelor of Arts, General

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 46,833 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Bachelor of Arts, General

    About

    Earn a Bachelor of Arts Your Way

    Not sure what you want to study yet? Want a degree that lets you explore different subjects while keeping your options open? The General Bachelor of Arts (BA) at the University of Guelph is all about choice, flexibility, and discovering what excites you.

    With over 30 subject areas to choose from, you can build a degree that fits your interests, whether you’re passionate about history, sociology, politics, or even theatre. You also get to decide how you learn. Want to take your courses entirely online? You can. Prefer a mix of in-person and online classes? That works too! It’s all about what fits your schedule, goals, and learning style.

    This three-year program gives you the skills that employers look for, like critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving, while giving you the freedom to explore different career paths before committing to one. Whether you’re planning for the future, looking for a flexible way to study, or just love learning about different topics, the BA, General at Guelph lets you take control of your education.

    Apply Now Subscribe for Updates

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants from Bahrain, Jordan, Palestine, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen must present the National Secondary School Education/Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah) with very good/excellent results overall and in appropriate subjects.

    Students from Kuwait should present the Shahad-al-thanawia-al-a-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) with excellent results and those from UAE, the Secondary School Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma). See UAE for more details. Documents must be official and come from the school, Ministry or the appropriate Cultural Bureau.

    English Program Requirements

    Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (ELCP): Successful completion of the University of Guelph’s Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (ELCP) (levels 9 and 10) is also considered an acceptable form of testing for English proficiency.

    Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency: Minimum overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.

    Canadian Academic English (CAEL): Paper and Computer-based: Language Assessment Minimum overall band score of 70.

    Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 110. Individual subscores may be considered.

    International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS - Academic): Paper and Computer-based: Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.

    Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum overall score of 60 with no score less than 60 in the individual components.

    Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): For both internet-based and home-edition tests: Minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21. Effective January 21, 2026: Minimum overall score of 4.5.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    46,833 / year
    Bachelor of Arts, General
    University of Guelph
    University of Guelph
    Canada

    Canada, Guelph

    Go to Official Website
    WhatsApp student consultation with YouApply