About the course

Western Illinois University offers a unique online Bachelor of Arts degree program designed to provide non-traditional students an opportunity to earn an undergraduate degree in a manner compatible with their educational needs and lifestyles: The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree. This highly individualized and flexible program recognizes that adults may have attended a variety of educational institutions and accepts transfer of passing coursework taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities. Students may apply for academic credit through the preparation of a prior learning portfolio, which documents specific college-level knowledge gained through nonacademic pursuits that can be related to WIU courses. Students may also receive academic credit through the use of various proficiency examinations and testing programs. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Macomb
Spring (January), 2024	Moline
Summer (May), 2024	Macomb
Summer (May), 2024	Moline
Fall (August), 2024	Macomb
Fall (August), 2024	Moline
Spring (January), 2025	Macomb
Spring (January), 2025	Moline
Summer (May), 2025	Macomb
Summer (May), 2025	Moline
Fall (August), 2025	Macomb
Fall (August), 2025	Moline
Spring (January), 2026	Macomb
Spring (January), 2026	Moline
Summer (May), 2026	Macomb
Summer (May), 2026	Moline

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Western Illinois University

New university students who have completed the equivalent of a high school (secondary school) education.

　　No college level classes (post-secondary) have been taken after completing high school.

　　TOEFL Internet-based (IBT): 73, TOEFL Paper-based (PBT): 533, For IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 overall bands is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 73.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Western Illinois University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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