Program Description The Associate of Arts (AA) degree provides you with a broad foundation of knowledge. This 60-credit (20 course) program prepares you for additional post-secondary education or to enter directly into the workforce. The AA degree is accepted for transfer into bachelor degree programs at University Canada West (UCW) and all British Columbia degree-granting institutions provided other admission requirements are met.
Graduates of the AA program will develop these skills: Critical thinking and problem solving Effective written and oral communications Ability to work collaboratively Application of theoretical understanding to practice Research and evaluative skills Mathematical and scientific reasoning Analysis, synthesis and integration of knowledge Advanced reading comprehension If you have not met the minimum English language requirements for the Bachelor or MBA program entry, you can still improve your English skills and qualify for your degree at University Canada West. The University Access Program (UAP) accredited by Languages Canada covers everything you need for higher level education in an English-speaking institution. The program focuses on Academic English, ensuring that you will be able to study, and complete assignments and examinations with confidence. UAP will also cover specific academic skills, such as essay writing, research methods, note taking, critical thinking and seminar or tutorial discussion, giving you a great start to your program at University Canada West.
Note: The tuition fee listed is based on an approximate estimation of 9 months of UAP program study plus 1 year of associate's degree program study.
UAP: $4,950 per 3 months Year 1: $20,880 Year 2: $13,920 Other miscellaneous fees may also apply.
