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Bachelor of Arts with Concentration in General Studies

St. Mary University

Canada,Alberta

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 24,083/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 175

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Alberta

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1986

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

14500 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB T2X 1Z4, Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts with Concentration in General Studies

Program Overview

The three-year Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in General Studies is a flexible interdisciplinary track for students who wish to explore a number of subjects to determine their future professional and educational goals. By studying everything from Mathematics to English to foreign languages, students can gain a solid foundation preparing them for a number of career pathways.

One of the biggest benefits of a general studies program is the personalized approach that fits with the needs and goals of the student. Many students approach post-secondary with multiple interests; unsure of which major to focus on. A general studies program combines what a student wants with what a student needs to study. Because many students initially struggle with knowing what they want to focus on or where their talents lie, a general studies program can help them explore a variety of disciplines and gain the breadth of knowledge that they seek.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 175

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,083 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in St. Mary University

CAD 15,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - 19 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent, including the following required course(s):

English 30-1

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Presidents Entrance Scholarships

The scholarship is automatically awarded to new students entering from high school who achieve an average of 80% or higher on averages calculated on the five best Grade 11 or Grade 12 admission subjects. The amounts will vary and will automatically be applied to tuition and fees: half the value in the Fall term and half the value in the Winter term:

Gold – 90% or higherexpand_less
Silver – 85% – 89.9%expand_less
Bronze – 80% – 84.9%expand_less

For President’s Entrance Scholarships, St. Mary’s University identifies eligible students through the admission process. No separate application is required. Recipients who continue to achieve academic excellence in subsequent years may qualify to receive other awards based on their academic performance.

Post-Secondary Transfer Scholarship

If you transfer to St. Mary’s University with a minimum of 30 transferable university-level credits, you may be eligible for the Post-Secondary Transfer Scholarship, a one-time award from $800 up to a maximum of $1,000. To become eligible for the Post-Secondary Transfer Scholarship, you must:

be working toward the completion of your first baccalaureate degree program
be enrolled in a degree program at St. Mary’s University
present a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on all transferred courses
be registered in a minimum of 80 % of a full course load (12 credit hours or four courses) in each semester. If your registration drops below the required 80 % minimum before the change of registration deadline will forfeit your scholarship.

For Post-Secondary Transfer Scholarships, St. Mary’s University identifies eligible students through the admission process. No separate application is required. If you continue to achieve academic excellence in subsequent years, you may qualify to receive other awards based on your academic performance.

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

Information

Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.