General Arts and Science Diploma is a diploma in Liberal Arts programme taught at Lethbridge Polytechnic in Lethbridge, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,230 per year (CAD 4,230 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Liberal Arts
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 4,230 / year
International tuition: CAD 16,230 / year
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The General Arts and Science diploma at Lethbridge Polytechnic is a two-year, foundational programme combining coursework across science, arts, humanities and personal and career-development skills. It is designed for students who have not yet chosen a specific field of study, providing a broad academic base and building toward eventual transition into bachelor's-level programmes. Delivery is on-campus in a face-to-face format, with select courses offered in an online asynchronous format. Intakes are offered in September, January and May. The diploma allows students to explore multiple academic areas before committing to a specialization, with credits structured to support transfer into further studies at Lethbridge Polytechnic or partner institutions. Graduates typically continue into more specialized diploma or degree programmes, using the General Arts and Science diploma as a stepping stone toward their eventual academic or career goals.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet Lethbridge Polytechnic's general admission requirements for polytechnic programs (a Canadian high school diploma including English 30-1 or 30-2, or an approved alternative route). From the 2027-2028 intake the program also requires English 30-1 or 30-2 (or equivalent) directly and asks all applicants to demonstrate English language proficiency. For non-native English speakers, the institution's general benchmarks apply: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 54, CAEL 60 overall (60 in Writing, 50 in all other bands), or Duolingo English Test 110.
