Overview

The Adult Education BA program from University of the Fraser Valley is flexible, giving you the option to study part-time or full-time, complete coursework online, and get credit for prior learning. In fact, all courses are offered online, except for a few face-to-face sessions, with video conference access if you are a distance student.

Under the guidance of highly knowledgeable and passionate instructors, you get to build your skills in the practice of adult education and link what you learn to your own experiences as an adult educator. When you complete your studies, you are fully equipped to help adult learners tackle career and life challenges to achieve success.

Career opportunities:

As an adult educator, you may provide staff training and development in private businesses, government services, and non-profit organizations.

With a UFV Bachelor of Arts in Adult Education, you can find employment in a range of fields, including:

Adult basic education
Literacy
Teaching English as a second language
Employment and vocational counseling
Life skills coaching
Post-secondary education
International education
Community service
Performance technology
Trades training

You may also pursue opportunities to organize and teach in union, labour, and employee education programs.

Most students in the program are working in the adult learning community. They enroll to learn more about this rapidly evolving field, gain formal credentials, and/or prepare for career advancement.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adult Learning
Program Planning and Evaluation
Adult Education in the Canada: History and Trends
Organizational and Workplace Learning
Assessing Adult Learning
Curriculum Design for Adult Learning

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Duolingo English Test

110

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Adult Education View 12 other Bachelors in Adult Education 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

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Duolingo English Test

110

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must meet the Degree/diploma level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.
One of the following:
- Completion of a minimum of nine credits in courses numbered at the 100 level and above, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.67 (B- average) on all credits attempted;
- Completion of a minimum of 30 credits in courses numbered at the 100 level and above, with a CGPA of 2.00 (C average) on all credits attempted; or
- Completion of the Workplace Education associate certificate.
The Adult Education department will also consider applications from working professionals with at least three years of significant and relevant Adult Education or related experience, even though they may not possess the required GPA, course grades, or course currency necessary for entry into the degree program.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17184 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8592 CAD per semester during 48 months.

• National Tuition : $163.34 per credit

Living costs for Abbotsford

1240 - 1930 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

Living costs for Abbotsford

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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