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

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

University Access Program (UAP) + Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication (BA) is an interdisciplinary program that will develop students' knowledge of media, cultural studies and business alongside theoretical and practical skills. The communication methods learnt and media training students get throughout this course are relevant to careers in professional writing, journalism, public relations, communications, and advertising.

Graduates of the BA program will be able to:
  • Learn to evaluate and integrate all types of business communication.
  • Demonstrate research techniques and methodologies.
  • Create ethically and legally sound content for a variety of markets.
  • Integrate media and content to communicate persuasively to specific audiences.
  • Apply communication methods to business problems and contexts.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Writing

5.5

Reading

10

Writing

53

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Literacy

100

Program Intakes

Open date

October 23, 2025

Submission deadline

May 1, 2026

Open date

October 23, 2025

Submission deadline

June 14, 2026

Open date

March 27, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

Open date

October 23, 2026

Submission deadline

February 1, 2027

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

3 month University Access Program followed by 4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$0 CAD

Application fee

$27280 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Guard Me Fee: $190 per year
Library and Technology Fee: $160 per year
Application Fee: $150 (one time)
New Student Orientation Fees: $100 (one time)
Student Activity and Alumni Fee: $72 per year