Overview

What You Will Learn

Students within the Associate of Arts Degree program at Alexander College will gain multi-disciplinary knowledge in the faculties of arts, humanities, and social sciences, and develop their critical thinking and research skills. The program provides a comprehensive learning experience that also allows students to customize their coursework in order to focus on an area of personal interest.

Develop Your Academic Skills

Our Associate of Arts Degree Program will enhance skills as well as provide experiences and aptitudes in the following areas:

Natural curiosity about the world
Understanding of the global context
Appreciation of intellectual thought and human creativity
Openness to a variety of different viewpoints
Capacity for and interest in self-directed life-long learning
Social consciousness and responsibility

Accreditation

BC Ministry of Advanced Education

Degree Quality Assurance Board (DQAB)

BC Education Quality Assurance (EQA) program

BC Transfer System (BCCAT).

Programme Structure

Areas of study include:

Psychology
Economics
Asian studies
Philosophy
History
Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-29 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are normally accepted until programs are full.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada
Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Sociology Liberal Arts View 135 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

85

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TOEFL^® IBT

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64

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50

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

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.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

18300 CAD / year

≈ 18300 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8550 CAD / year

≈ 8550 CAD / year

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

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).

External Scholarships

Further to our internal Scholarships, Alexander College is committed to student success by connecting students to external scholarships as well.

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About

Overview

What You Will Learn

Develop Your Academic Skills

Accreditation

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

Burnaby

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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