University Arts Diploma

About this programme

If you’re unsure where your future lies, the two-year University Arts Diploma is a strong foundation for your educational or professional goals, whatever they might be. Explore your interests while developing employment-ready skills, all while earning credits you can apply toward a degree. You’ll take a balanced mix of humanities and social science courses, with room for sciences, wellness, Indigenous perspectives and open options. Choose the General pathway for maximum flexibility , or select a stream to shape your learning around a theme: The University Arts Diploma is also designed to support external transfer. From anthropology, to communications, to history, to political sciences, this program can provide a solid foundation for future studies. If you do plan to transfer externally, we recommend you take the General pathway as this will give you the most flexibility in which courses you take. Giving you a better chance to meet prerequisites for your intended program. Plan your courses with your target program in mind, ensuring you include the expected number of courses in your intended major area. Always verify course transferability and admission requirements with the receiving institution. Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue a career in a wide variety of settings, including: At Red Deer Polytechnic, we are proud of our faculty members and staff who are experts in their disciplines and subject areas. Admission is offered to qualified applicants as space allows. We recommend applying early and submitting all necessary documentation as soon as possible.