Diploma - General Arts and Science
- 2 years
- Duration
- 17,973 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
In the two-year (four semesters) General Arts and Science diploma program, you'll build abilities for advanced studies, including university transfer and professional specialization. The program encompasses Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science. It stresses research and writing, oral communications, and critical thinking, preparing students for work and later vocational and university education.
You'll learn about and discuss many subjects. Interdisciplinary techniques let you study and apply concepts to people, the environment, and the workplace.
The graduate can:
- Gain self- and social-awareness through broad general knowledge.
- Develop thought and expression flexibility to improve business and industry communications skills.
- Master critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Examine our evolving society to build personal and societal responsibility as a citizen.
- Use humanities, social, and behavioral science vocational skills (business, technology).
Program structure
Semester 1
- College English
- Environmental Science
- Critical Thinking: A Reasoning Experience
- Mathematics for General Arts & Science
- Learning and the Brain
- Introduction to Media Studies
Semester 2
- Introduction to Research
- Reasoning and Rhetoric: Reading Between the Lines
- Fundamental Themes in Geography
- Exploring Career Options
MATH ELECTIVE (ONE REQUIRED)
- Personal Finance
- Calculus
- Embracing Data: Mathematical Tools for Informed Decisions
SCIENCE ELECTIVE (ONE REQUIRED)
- Human Biology
- Nutrition
- Plants and Society
Semester 3
- Introduction to Philosophy I
- Foundations of Canadian Culture
- Introduction to Canadian Literature
- Introduction to Psychology I
- Introduction to Sociology I
Semester 4
- Introduction to Philosophy II
- Canadian Studies
- Critical Approaches to Literature
- Introduction to Psychology II
- Introduction to Sociology II
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 17,973 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- grade 12 English (C or U)
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 105;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
