The Associate of Arts Degree is a two-year undergraduate degree offered by many institutions in the province of British Columbia and beyond. The Associate Degree program at the Alexander College is designed to provide broad-based knowledge and experiences in preparation for entering the workforce, or as a foundation for further undergraduate study.
Associate of Arts, Associate Degree
- AnytimeApplication Deadline
- 24 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee34800 CAD/yearTuition Fee17100 CAD/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
The Associate of Arts Degree is a foundational degree consisting of 60 credits in total, typically completed over a two-year period. Program requirements include a minimum of 36 credits in arts, including 18 credits in arts at the second-year level taken in two or more subject areas, such as psychology, economics, Asian studies, philosophy, history, and sociology.
Upon completion of the Associate of Arts Degree program, students may choose to enter the workforce or to continue their undergraduate studies. An Associate of Arts Degree may be transferrable to the third year of a four-year bachelor’s degree program at a university. Some BC universities also admit Associate Degree graduates at a reduced GPA requirement.
International students completing the Associate of Arts Degree program at Alexander College are also eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
In an academic year, Alexander College has three admission intake terms for Associate of Arts program: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-Apr) and Spring (May-July).
Career Opportunities
Arts education provides students with the flexibility to explore a range of academic interests, and makes possible a variety of career opportunities.
The degree can also qualify graduates for positions that demand greater responsibility than those achievable with a high school diploma.
With an Associate of Arts Degree, students can seek entry-level employment in business, education, not-for-profit, or government services.
Examples of positions in these sectors include, but are not limited to:
- Administrative Assistant
- Assistant Retail Manager
- Bank Teller
- Customer Service Representative
- Customer Support Representative
- Marketing Assistant
- Sales Associate
Accreditation
- BC Ministry of Advanced Education
- Degree Quality Assurance Board (DQAB)
- BC Education Quality Assurance (EQA) program
- BC Transfer System (BCCAT).
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Duration description
Online - Applicable for courses taken before December 2020.
- Credits 60 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus, Online
Programme Structure
The Associate of Arts (60 Credits) degree program consists of the following course requirements, which must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater.
- 6 credits in first-year English
- 9 credits in science
- 36 credits in arts which shall include:
- 9 credits in arts, science, or other areas
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
64The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Minimum required score:
510The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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You need the following GMAT score:
Required score: 570The GMAT - or Graduate Management Admission Test - is a frequent requirement for admission at management and business schools across the world. The GMAT score ranges between 200 and 800 and measures the verbal and quantitative reasoning of test-takers.
General Requirements
- Completion of Secondary Education (12 years, or equivalent) or mature student status, or post-secondary transfer
- Aged at least 16+ years of age
- All programs require evidence of English language proficiency.
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
34800 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 34800 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National Applies to you
17100 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 17100 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs
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Burnaby, Canada
1600 - 2700 CAD/monthLiving Costs -
Vancouver, Canada
1590 - 2690 CAD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
AC Scholarships
- Academic scholarships reward outstanding achievement in a specific discipline (e.g. commerce, psychology, etc.). Scholarships are offered in each major term (Fall, Winter, Spring).
- Further to our internal Scholarships, Alexander College is committed to student success by connecting students to external scholarships as well.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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