Overview

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree from University Canada West 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 labour market.

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 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 Internationalisation. 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Writing
Critical Analysis & Writing
Mass Media & Society
Current issues in Communication & Media
Moral Philosophy
Principles of Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Social Justice: Theories of Social Justice
Communications Theory
Information Gathering
Writing for the Media
Visual Communications in Mass Media
Public Relations in Practice & Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-23 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Credit courses normally have an academic value of three (3) credits. Each credit is equivalent to 45 hours of student contact encompassing class time, on-line study, exams, and self (directed) study. This time does not include individual study and preparation time.

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 100 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application;
An official high school transcript;
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (if any);
Official proof of English proficiency;
A credential evaluation from a recognized service confirming equivalency if the applicant submits a credential from an unrecognized institution or if additional analysis is required by the Admissions Committee; and
Where transcripts are in a language other than English, the applicant must provide a certified English translation from a certified translator on official letterhead.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22250 CAD / year

≈ 22250 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10660 CAD / year

≈ 10660 CAD / year

Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Graduates of the AA program will develop these skills:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Vancouver

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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