Bachelor of Arts (BA) in General Studies

Open doors to a diverse set of careers with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in General Studies. General studies is constructed by two minors of a student’s interest. Both programs allow students to learn from several disciplines at TWU, which ultimately provides them with a well-rounded liberal arts education. In addition, students who major in general studies take their interests beyond the usual disciplinary boundaries and have the flexibility to self-select which disciplines they want to focus on.

Students must have standing in five subjects of which at least two must be taken at the Advanced level. Students may be eligible for three semester hours of credit for each Advanced level course completed to a maximum of 12 semester hours provided that a minimum grade of C is achieved in that course. Departments will determine if the credit awarded is general or course specific. The following equivalents will be considered: 1. School Certificate: same as GCE with at least two passes at the principal level of the Higher School Certificate. 2. Certificate of matriculation from recognized universities. 3. International Baccalaureate with at least two subjects at the higher level. 4. Other countries: write or email the Admissions Office for information. Complete four consecutive years of full-time high school or post-secondary education in a North American curriculum, where English is the principal language of instruction (outside of approved countries) immediately prior to admission to TWU. Achieve a final grade of 3 or better on the IB English 12 A1 or A2 (HL) or a final grade of 4 or better on the IB English 12 A1 or A2 (SL) or IB English 12 B with a grade of 4 or better.