Overview

The Adult Education BA programme 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:

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

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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 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

For national students: Fall semester: Applications open October 1. / Winter semester: Applications open May 1. / Summer semester: Applications open October 1.

Language

English

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110

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88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abbotsford, Canada

Disciplines

Adult Education View 9 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

22560 CAD / year

≈ 22560 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5010 CAD / year

≈ 5010 CAD / year

Additional Details

National tuition fee: $163.34 per credit

Living costs

Abbotsford

Canada

1240 - 1930 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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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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Abbotsford

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