Liberal Arts and Sciences Diploma

Selkirk College

Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada

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Offered by Selkirk College in Castlegar, Canada, Liberal Arts and Sciences Diploma is a diploma in Liberal Arts programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 14,370 per year (CAD 3,525 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Liberal Arts
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 3,525 / year
International tuition: CAD 14,370 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

With the Liberal Arts and Science Diploma, you can choose from over 100 fully transferable university courses in arts and sciences to match your interests and degree path. You can take one course at a time or select a full two years’ worth of credits to transfer directly into three- and four-year university degree programs.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Students entering this University Arts and Sciences diploma need at least 60% in English Studies 12 or equivalent; those who fall short must instead sit the college's Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test and reach a minimum of level 4. French 102, Spanish 102, and English 51 are exempt from the English Studies 12 prerequisite. Students whose first language is not English must separately satisfy the college's English-language-proficiency requirement under Policy 8611; no specific IELTS or TOEFL score is published on the program page. Mature students must meet the same English 12 standard plus any additional course requirements in the college calendar. Applicants missing the standard prerequisites may still be admitted by combining Academic Upgrading with first-year university courses, which can extend the program length. Intake is offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Spring
Application Deadline: Selkirk College's general programmes admit on a rolling, first-qualified-first-admitted basis: applications for Fall 2027 open 1 October 2026, Winter 2028 applications open 1 February 2027, and Spring 2028 applications open 1 June 2027, with no fixed closing date. Both domestic and international applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, or international applicants may instead apply directly to Selkirk with a $100 application package; admission stays rolling until seats fill. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is competitive-entry with its own published timeline for the 2027/28 intake. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Selkirk College

Type: College
Founded: 1966
Students: 2,287
Programs: 109
Location: Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Liberal Arts and Sciences Diploma award?

Selkirk College awards a Diploma in the field of Liberal Arts on completion of this programme.

How long does Liberal Arts and Sciences Diploma take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Liberal Arts and Sciences Diploma cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 14,370 per year (CAD 3,525 per year for local students).

Can Liberal Arts and Sciences Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Selkirk College.

What language is Liberal Arts and Sciences Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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