Associate of Arts [A.A]
The Associate of Arts (AA) degree lays a solid foundation for further study. This 60-credit (20 courses) program prepares you to transfer to research or teaching universities to complete a bachelor’s degree or as a credential to enter the labor 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. Students pursuing an Associate of Arts degree at UCW can gain a broader multi-disciplinary focus in their chosen field.
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 a 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 Internationalization. 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."
- Students in the AA degree program are required to demonstrate both written and oral communication skills.
- University of Canada West is in 81th position by UniRank out of selective 99 universities in Canada.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $14400 | $14400 |
| Total Fees | $14400 | $14400 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 110 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Canadian High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent with an overall average of C or better (2.0 on a 4.33 scale)
- 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
- IELTS - 6.5 or better with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing band, or equivalent documentation (for students whose first language is not English)
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college)