Associate Of Arts.

With an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, students are well-prepared for a life of learning and have laid the groundwork for further academic endeavors.

Duration in Full Time

Two years, with the potential for accelerated completion for exceptionally determined students

Starting Date

July 2024, October 2024, January 2025, and April 2025,
Fee for Tuition

$40,360 (international) and $19,340 (domestic)

Location

Canada's Vancouver

The first two years of a four-year degree in the arts are equal to this two-year, 60-credit (20 course) undergraduate curriculum. It acts as a qualification to join the workforce or as a means of preparing students to transfer to research or teaching universities to finish their bachelor's degree. If all other entry requirements are satisfied, the AA degree is approved for transfer into bachelor's degree programs at University Canada West (UCW) and all other degree-granting schools in British Columbia.
You can transfer from any British Columbia degree-granting institution, such as UCW, into a bachelor's degree program upon completion of your AA degree. As an alternative, you can pursue an Associate of Arts degree and finish the course of study with an extra 30 credit hours in accordance with the requirements of your province.

Graduates Of The AA Program Will Acquire The Following Skills:

* Solving problems in the workplace
* The capacity to collaborate with others
* In the workplace, leadership
* Soft skills and communication for employment

The most widely used global source of comparison data on university performance, the QS Stars higher education rating system, awarded UCW a 5-star grade in September 2021.

Institutions that pass the QS Stars audit process are awarded a rating in at least eight of the thirteen major categories, with an overall score ranging from zero to five stars. We received four stars for internationalization and five stars for teaching, employability, online learning, academic development, social responsibilities, and inclusivity. QS Stars has awarded a 5 Star grade to UCW, making it the first university in British Columbia and the third in Canada. In the United States and Canada, there are just seven institutions that have earned a 5-star rating.

Program Structure

The multidisciplinary courses in the Associate of Arts degree are intended to give students a foundational understanding of research, writing, communication, and teamwork. Academic advisors at UCW can assist you in choosing courses that will help you achieve your post-secondary learning objectives.

First Level: University Foundation I
Tier 1 courses expose you to a range of fields and topics while establishing the fundamental research and writing skills required for university study.

* Two English courses in the first year
* One course in science
* One course in computing science or mathematics
* Two classes in the humanities
* Two classes in social science
* Two elective courses in the arts

Tier 2: University Foundation II.
Level 2 courses provide students with a greater understanding of a range of subject areas and a wider academic exposure. You have the chance to further showcase your analytical, quantitative, critical thinking, and communication abilities.

* One course in laboratory science
* Six (6) arts courses in the second year
* Three (3) general electives
* University Foundation II is Tier 2.

Level 2 courses provide students with a greater understanding of a range of subject areas and a wider academic exposure. You have the chance to further showcase your analytical, quantitative, critical thinking, and communication abilities.

* One course in laboratory science
* Six (6) arts courses in the second year
* Three (3) general electives  

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