Overview

By completing the Associate of Arts degree you will gain a broader understanding of the world in which you live and will become a more informed and engaged citizen. You can focus on a particular geographic region; however, we recommend that you complete as broad a range of courses as possible.

Features

The Associate of Arts degree at Kwantlen Polytechnic University can be used as an entry pathway into the Bachelor of Arts Degree in History; however, you should note that the BA only requires six credits of History at the first year level and six credits of History at the second year level.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Cultures in Collision: Canada to 1867

Forged in Fire: Canada since 1867

Empires in Arms: Twentieth Century World 1900-1945

Atom Bombs to the Internet: Twentieth Century World 1945-2000

Expansion, Revolution, & Civil War: American History 1607-1865

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Surrey, Canada

Disciplines

History View 128 other Bachelors in History in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

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110

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

English is the primary language of study at KPU; therefore, all applicants must be able to demonstrate the appropriate level of English language proficiency for their graduate, undergraduate, vocational or preparatory area of study.

Completion of 3 credits of undergraduate English (ENGL) with a minimum grade of C- from a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction

Graduation from a baccalaureate degree, or two-year diploma program, or successful completion of two years of study (60 credits) at the undergraduate level, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0, at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction

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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

21792 CAD / year

≈ 21792 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4790 CAD / year

≈ 4790 CAD / year

Living costs

Surrey

Canada

1156 - 1898 CAD / month

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Overview

Features

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

Surrey

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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