About this program
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts (AA) degree prepares students for life as educated people and lays a solid foundation for further study.
This two-year, 60-credit (20 courses) undergraduate program is equivalent to the first two years of a four-year degree in the Arts. It prepares students to transfer to research or teaching universities to complete a bachelor’s degree or serves as a credential to enter the labour market. 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:
- Workplace problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in teams
- Leadership skills for the workplace
- Communications and soft skills for employability
In September 2021, UCW received 5 stars rating from the QS Stars higher education rating system, the world’s most popular source of comparative data on university performance.
As part of the QS Stars audit process, institutions receive an overall rating of between zero and 5+ stars, as well as a rating in at least eight of 13 key areas. We have achieved 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development, Social Responsibilities, and Inclusiveness and 4 stars for Internationalisation. UCW is the third university in Canada, and the first in British Columbia, to receive a 5 Star rating from QS Stars. There are only a total of seven institutions in the United States and Canada to receive a 5 Star rating.
Admission requirements
Canadian High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent with an overall average of C or better (2.0 on a 4.33 scale)
Or
- Twenty-one (21) years of age or older and out of high school for at least two years, and
- Documented success through academic, professional or volunteer activities
And
For students whose first language is not English, academic IELTS - 6.5 or better with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing band, or equivalent. More information is available in the English Proficiency section of this website.
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Learn moreTuition
- Tuition fee for on-campus AA program for domestic students: $16,020
- Tuition fee for on-campus AA program for international students: $36,540
Qualification
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
Career paths
Career Path: Business
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University Canada West
University Canada West (UCW) prides itself on having a practical focus, an emphasis on teaching excellence with small class sizes and professors with real-world business experience. Being a business-focused university, we give students the most up-to-date knowledge required for working...
Why study at University Canada West
- 100% employability for MBA graduates within six months
- Business and technology-focused university with an emphasis on practical experience
- ACBSP and NCMA-accredited MBA and Bachelor of Commerce programs
- A teaching-intensive institution with qualified, expert faculty with real industry experience
- A dynamic and practical learning environment with small class sizes
- Study in the heart of Vancouver’s vibrant business community
- Two downtown campuses provide you with unparalleled access to a network of prospective employers
- We have students from more than 100 different countries and plenty of networking opportunities.
- Personalized academic planning and advising services
- A student-centered environment, additional support and free workshops
- Fully-engaged student services with student-centered activities and events
- Experienced Career Development specialists to help you land your dream job
- Flexible study options, study on-campus or online
- Flexible schedules, offering courses in the evenings and weekends
- Putting students' wellbeing first, with 24/7 emotional and psychological support available for students
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