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Associate of Arts [A.A] From University Canada West

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Associate of Arts [A.A]

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Arts

CA$19,200/Yr

CA$19,200 /Yr

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree lays a solid foundation for further study.
This 60-credit (20 courses) program prepares you to transfer to research or teaching universities to complete a bachelor’s degree or as a credential to enter the labor market. The AA degree is accepted for transfer into bachelor degree programs at University Canada West (UCW) and all British Columbia degree-granting institutions, provided other admission requirements are met.
Students pursuing an Associate of Arts degree at UCW can gain a broader multi-disciplinary focus in their chosen field.

Graduates of the AA program will develop these skills:

Workplace problem-solving skills
Ability to work in teams
Leadership skills for the workplace
Communications and soft skills for employability

In September 2021, UCW received a 5 stars rating from the QS Stars higher education rating system, the world’s most popular source of comparative data on university performance.

As part of the QS Stars audit process, institutions receive an overall rating of between zero and 5+ stars, as well as a rating in at least eight of 13 key areas. We have achieved 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development, Social Responsibilities and Inclusiveness and 4 stars for Internationalization. UCW is the third university in Canada, and the first in British Columbia, to receive a 5 Star rating from QS Stars. There are only a total of seven institutions in the United States and Canada to receive a 5 Star rating.

Important Dates

Intakes: Fall (October), Winter (January), Spring (April), Summer (July)

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	CA$19200 (CAD 19200)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Rent in UCW Urban Campus	CA$10720 (CAD 10720)
Total Cost	CA$10720 (CAD 10720)

Tuition fee for on-campus AA program for domestic students: $18,420

Tuition fee for on-campus AA program for international students: $38,400

Previous Year Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2021	CA$18270 (CAD 18270)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Secondary School Applicants who have graduated from a British Columbia secondary school (high school) or equivalent are required to have, at minimum, the equivalent of a BC high school (Grade 12) diploma, with an overall average of C.
If you have graduated from high school but do not meet the minimum grade levels, you may still be considered for admission if you have successfully completed at least 30 academic post-secondary credits at a recognized institution.

AND (IF APPLICABLE)

Students whose first language is not English must submit an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in the writing band) or equivalent (TOEFL, PTE, etc.) OR successfully complete UCW’s University Access Program (UAP) by earning an average of at least 70% in their UAP courses.
If a student can demonstrate that they graduated from a recognized degree program in an English-speaking country, the English IELTS score or equivalent requirement may be waived.

Special Admission:
The Admissions Committee may consider an applicant for special admission if the applicant does not otherwise qualify for admission but demonstrates a combination of education and work experience that indicates the ability to be successful in their program of study. Generally, such applicants must:

Be over 21 years of age on or before the first day of classes
Have been out of high school for at least two years
Receive approval from the Admissions Committe

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

61 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

110 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
Three academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.