- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 24.0101
- Duration
- 2 year College Diploma
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- History and Philosophy
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A two year university transfer diploma covering first and second year arts subjects including English, history, psychology, sociology, political science and languages, with the breadth requirements arts degrees expect.
The route exists to transfer into the third year of an arts degree elsewhere at lower cost and in smaller classes. It carries the widest intake availability in the catalogue with September, January and May starts, which suits students whose timelines do not align with a single autumn entry.
University Arts Diploma does not appear on the institution list of programmes aligned to the eligible field of study requirement. The code shown for University Arts Diploma, 24.0101, is our own mapping rather than a published one, so the programme is marked as not meeting the requirement. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering University Arts Diploma with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for University Arts Diploma in writing before you pay a deposit.
University Arts Diploma sits at Grade 12 / High School with 60 percent for entry. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, and tuition for University Arts Diploma is recorded at CAD 18,720 a year with a CAD 150 application fee. 7 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the University Arts Diploma application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 60 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 56; TOEFL iBT 83 total; Duolingo English Test 115.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is recorded for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit is required to reserve the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: University Arts Diploma does not appear on the institution list of programmes aligned to the eligible field of study requirement. The code shown for University Arts Diploma, 24.0101, is our own mapping rather than a published one, so the programme is marked as not meeting the requirement.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Transfer to an Arts Degree: the intended outcome
- Administrative Roles: with the completed degree
- Communications Assistant: after degree completion
- Community Programme Worker: social sector roles
- Policy and Research Assistant: after further study
- Teaching Pathways: through subsequent education study
Reality check: transfer diplomas are a cost saving strategy rather than a qualification, so the receiving university and the credit agreement matter considerably more than the diploma itself.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #9832
- Reference No.
- O19391056880