Open Studies

Through Open Studies you can take university-level credit courses on a part-time basis without being admitted or committed to a degree or diploma program. Open Studies students can take up to six credits in each term (normally two courses) and up to an overall maximum of 30 units of course weight. There are limitations to the courses available through Open Studies, however they are offered from a wide variety of subject areas and disciplines.

Please note: There will be no exceptions made for the course limit and appeals will not be considered.

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Why take Open Studies?

People of all ages and varied educational backgrounds choose this route. You may want to take credit courses for:

  • professional development
  • upgrading post-secondary qualifications
  • general interest

Any courses you take through Open Studies are credit courses. This means they may be considered toward a future degree or diploma. Pre-requisite requirements still apply to all Open Studi