The General Studies program allows you to integrate your diverse academic interests, contribute to society in meaningful ways, and find full-time employment or compete for promotion. This major is designed for flexibility and emphasizes your skills at adapting to different situations and communicating well.

 

Is General Studies a Good Fit for Me?

• Are you interested in a flexible academic option within UAB’s rigorous academic landscape?
• Are you intellectually curious, multifaceted, and versatile?
• Have you studied several disciplines and almost completed a couple of minors?
• Are you interested in graduating with a set of well-rounded skills that will allow you to contribute to society and the workforce in a variety of ways?
• Do you want to develop critical thinking skills, good communication skills, and an understanding of what it means to be a global and engaged citizen?
• Do you want to develop basic expertise and competencies in at least two chosen disciplines of your choice?
• Are you determined, open-minded, hard-working?
• Do you want to apply for positions for which the minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s degree?
• Do you want a degree that integrates your diverse interests?
• Are you ready for a professional career?
• Do you want to accomplish your goal of graduating with a Bachelor’s degree from UAB?

If you said yes to most or all of these, then the UAB Bachelor of General Studies is the right fit for you. We offer a flexible and rigorous academic option that will meet your unique needs.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
• Min GPA: 70.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 77

  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)

  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 120

  • Min PTE overall: 51

  This program does NOT offer conditional admission

Other fees:

• Health Insurance Fees: $2,625 per year
• Other Fees: $1,000 per year
• International Student Fee: $200 per year

* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice