Arts
Benefits
The wide array of distance and online programs and initiatives makes Arts an exciting area in which to study. Develop essential workplace skills such as communication, critical analysis, problem solving, independent learning and collaboration.
Choose from many OL and TRU courses to fulfill your program requirements. You can also take post-secondary courses elsewhere and transfer them to your OL program. See BC Council on Admissions & Transfer (BCCAT) to explore your options.
Plan ahead and make the most of your Arts credential. Our Program Advisors help you choose courses that can later be applied toward another program, either at OL or elsewhere.
Start your learning journey today!
Estimated Costs
Estimated program costs for domestic students are listed here. Please be aware that your actual costs may vary. If you are an international student or if your program is not listed, contact Enrolment Services.
| Program | Level |
|---|---|
| Advanced Certificate in Liberal Arts | College |
| Associate of Arts | College |
| Minor in English, History, Psychology and Sociology | College |
| Bachelor of Arts, General Program | University |
| Bachelor of Arts, General Studies | University |
| Bachelor of Arts, Criminology Major | University |
| Bachelor of Arts, English Major | University |
| Bachelor of Arts, History Major | University |
| Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Major | University |
| Bachelor of Arts, Sociology Major | University |
| Bachelor of Design | University |
| Bachelor of Fine Art | University |
| Bachelor of Music (Performance) | University |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Liberal Arts | University |
Getting Started
Before you register for a course or apply for a program, please do the following. Read about distance education and course delivery formats. Look at the program descriptions, which state the admission requirements (if any) and residency requirements. Familiarize yourself with the course descriptions. Note the estimated program costs, learn about awards and financial support, and consider how you can fund your education.
Awards and Financial Support
You can apply for financial support if you meet specific place-of-residence requirements. If you are a full-time program student, you may be eligible to apply for an award, scholarship, bursary or grant. See Student Awards & Financial Support.
PLAR
If you have applied for or been admitted to an Arts program, you may be eligible for credit based on an assessment of your prior learning. PLAR allows you to earn academic credits for knowledge, training and skills gained through your work and life experience.
Contact Us
We’re with you at every step of your educational journey! Please contact us with your questions about Open Learning, awards and financial support, the program application process, Arts programs and courses and the many services available to you as an Open Learning student.