University Canada West (UCW)
University Canada West (UCW)

626 West Pender Street, Suite 100, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Associate of Arts

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summary

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree prepares students for life as an educated person 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

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Writing

6

Reading

10

Writing

60

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

September 1, 2025

Submission deadline

February 16, 2026

Open date

October 23, 2025

Submission deadline

June 14, 2026

Open date

March 5, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

Open date

October 23, 2026

Submission deadline

February 1, 2027

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

2 year associate's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$0 CAD

Application fee

$20180 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Guard Me Fee: $190 per year
Library and Technology Fee: $170 per year
Application Fee: $150 (one time)
New Student Orientation Fees: $100 (one time)
Keep Me Safe Fee: $88 per year