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Associate of Arts

Canada

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What will I learn?

FEATURES:

  • The Associate of Arts can act as an intermediate qualification on the way to earn a Bachelor of Arts
  • Program eligible for financial aid

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Get a broad, high-quality foundation in the Arts and add a valuable credential to your résumé by earning an Associate of Arts degree at UFV.

Within the degree, you can choose from the following options:

  • General option
  • International and Development Studies option
  • Media and Communication Studies option
  • Theatre option

This program includes a breadth of intellectual and academic experience worthwhile if your educational or career goals lie in the humanities, the creative and performing arts, or the social sciences.

In addition, practicum opportunities and optional paid co-op work placements throughout your studies allow you to gain valuable work experience.

The Associate of Arts degree may serve as a stepping stone if you plan to continue your studies to earn a Bachelor of Arts at UFV or elsewhere.

CAREER EXPECTATIONS:

The Conference Board of Canada reports that people who graduate from university tend to benefit from better labour market prospects, reduced risk of unemployment, and higher earnings over the course of their working lives.

The UFV Associate of Arts is a useful addition to your résumé, as many employers look for successful completion of two years of post-secondary education in fields such as business, administration, non-profit, or media and culture.

Once you have completed your Associate of Arts degree, you may choose to return to UFV or another institution to work towards earning a Bachelor's degree, in preparation for a career as a teacher, writer, police officer, anthropologist, communications specialist, actor, customs officer, psychologist, international aid worker, economist, lawyer, and more.

Majors

  • General option
  • International and Development Studies option
  • Media and Communication Studies option
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Which department am I in?

College of Arts

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$17,184.00 (10,42,149) per year
CAN $8,592 per semester fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

May 2025

Venue

University of the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford Campus,

33844 King Road,

ABBOTSFORD,

British Columbia (BC),

V2S 7M8, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have a B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.

Mature student status (19 years or older).

  • IELTS (Academic) - Score of at least 6.5, with no band score less than 6.0.
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) — IBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or paper-based score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher.
  • CAEL - Score of at least 70.
  • PTE - Score of 61 with 60 in writing
  • CanTEST - Overall score of 4.5 in Listening and Reading, and 4.0 in Writing.
  • MELAB - score of at least 85
  • DET (Duolingo English Test) - 110

Deadline - Winter semester: Sept. 15; Summer semester: Feb. 1; Fall semester: April 15

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of the Fraser Valley

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) offers over 100 study programs in over 30 subject areas, ranging from accounting to graphic design.

  • UFV is nationally recognized for its outstanding reputation
  • Provides over 75 study abroad destinations
  • Main campus has free shuttle bus services for students
  • UFV students get the opportunity to work with major employers