Seneca Polytechnic

Bachelor in General Arts – One Year Certificate

Canada Taught in English Open to international students

About the Program

Navigating the transition into post-secondary education or pivoting between career paths requires both academic grounding and a clear sense of personal direction. The General Arts – One Year Certificate (GAP) serves as a foundational bridge, offering students a flexible environment to explore diverse fields of study while earning credits that can be applied to future academic pursuits.

A Strategic Academic Bridge

This programme is specifically designed to provide clarity for those at a crossroads. Whether you are looking to discover your professional passions, improve your academic standing, or transition back into a previous field of study with renewed focus, GAP provides the necessary support structure. The curriculum integrates a strong career-counselling component, ensuring that students do more than just complete coursework—they actively build a roadmap for their future.

By prioritizing the development of essential soft skills, the programme prepares learners for the complexities of the modern workforce. Students emerge with enhanced communication abilities, critical problem-solving capacity, and the resiliency required to navigate career setbacks. It is an ideal choice for those who value academic flexibility and wish to leverage Seneca’s extensive pathways to continue their education in a more specialized degree or diploma programme.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 25% below the typical bachelor's in Canada.

Median tuition for that cohort is 16,930 USD, across 3,144 programs in our catalog.

Compare Canada bachelor's programs

Similar Programs You Can Apply To

Browse similar partner programs below, or start your application to this program through Global Admissions.

Edit Program

Related Blog Posts

Show More Blog Posts →

Complete your profile to unlock

Direct application links unlock once your profile is at least 80% complete. You're currently at 0%. It only takes a minute.