Diploma in University Arts

Chart your own path and follow your passions The University Arts Diploma lets you concentrate on what matters to you while developing transferable knowledge and skills for future study and work. This diploma provides the foundation for a wide range of University Transfer options. From here, you can go anywhere The two-year University Arts Diploma offers you the opportunity to learn about the issues and people shaping our world. You can concentrate on a particular area of interest, including: Humanities (English, history and philosophy), Social Sciences (anthropology, communications, economics, political science, psychology and sociology), or Through one of three thematic streams in timely themes and subjects: Global Perspectives; Science and Society; Culture, Societies, and Gender.

In an age where intricate problems do not respond to traditional solutions, the ability to think beyond traditional boundaries, offer critical analysis and offer well-considered ideas and solutions, will be a strong foundation for your further educational goals or employment aspirations.

After completing this program, you would be well-prepared to pursue a career in a wide variety of settings including social services, government and civil services, community development, healthcare services, counselling, the criminal justice system, industrial relations, business, entrepreneurship, nonprofits, administration and many other fields.

This programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups.

Have completed your high school education outside of Alberta.

Eligibility for admission to the University Arts Diploma program at Red Deer Polytechnic requires applicants to meet minimum academic requirements.

Students applying to University Arts must have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in the following courses or their equivalents: ELA 30-1

4 courses from Groups A, B, or C (Social Studies 30 and a 30-level Language Other than English highly recommended), with no more than one course from Group B. or

ELA 30-1

1 additional course from Group A, B or C.

Group A

Aboriginal Studies 30

English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1

Social Studies 30-1

Language 30 or 35 (other than English)

Group B

Art 30

Art 31

Band 35

Choir 35

Dance 35

Drama 30

Music 35

Performing Arts 35A

Note: Other 5-credit Fine Arts and/or Advanced Level CTS courses may be considered.

Group C

Biology 30

Chemistry 30

Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2

Mathematics 31

Physics 30

Science 30

Five credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE)

Note: Some universities require Math 30-1 for admission or as a prerequisite for required courses. Transfer students are responsible for learning the specific admission, progression and prerequisite requirements of their programs.

English Language Proficiency

• IELTS Academic - 6.5 with at least 5.5 on each band score
• TOEFL - 83 iBT 557 PBT
• CAEL - 60 with at least 55 on each band score
• MET - 61 with at least 58 on each band score
• PTE – 59 with at least 56 on each band score
• Duolingo English Test - 115