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Associate of Arts Degree
Associate of Arts Degree

Associate of Arts Degree

  • ID:OC010002
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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60
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20
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • B.C secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for one year as of the first day of classes.

  • English 11 with minimum 50% or alternatives, or an ABLE reading comprehension score of at least 83%.

  • Math requirement:

A minimum of 50% in any of:

  • Pre-calculus Grade 11
    • Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11

    • Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 11

    • Workplace Mathematics 11

    • Principles of Mathematics 11

    • Applications of Mathematics 11

    • Essentials of Mathematics 11

    • Adult Basic Education MATH 011

    • Adult Basic Education MATH 084 and MATH 085

    • Adult Basic Eucation IALG 011

Or a minimum of 63% on the ABLE mathematics test. Test scores are only good for two (2) years.                

 Applicants who have not satisfied the Math requirement within the last seven (7) years must write the ABLE Mathematics test and must receive a minimum of 63%

Good colour vision and an interest in mechanics are recommended.

English Requirements

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS - academic version) Pharmacy Technician must have an overall band score of 6.5, Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)

  • *Language Proficiency Index (LPI) – Essay Score: 24/40 - Level 4

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)2, 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)

  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL online or CAEL CE), Overall score 60

  • Pearson Test English (Academic), Overall score 56. No Communicative Skills score lower than 55

Course Information

Program Highlights

Immerse yourself in different cultures, new perspectives and timely historical insights. Communicate in new ways and dig up answers to long-standing and emerging questions facing today's world. 

Develop your critical thinking and research skills with the two-year Associate of Arts Degree, choosing from more than 300 courses in 23 subject areas.

Program Details

It is recommended that students use the accordions below to investigate options for a study emphasis. Also, course planning sheets are available through Education Advising to help you register for the right classes.

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Term 1 (16 weeks)

Term 2 (16 weeks)

Term 3 (5 weeks)

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

There are arguably more career paths from an Associate of Arts/Bachelor of Arts degree than any other field of study, as critical thinking and creativity applies to almost every career.  

Arts students go on to meaningful careers in education, law, health, government, social services, publishing, the environment, media, etc.   

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

500 CAD/year

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