Overview: A Flexible Two-Year Degree in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
The Associate of Arts Degree is a two-year undergraduate program offered by many institutions across British Columbia and beyond. This program is designed to deliver a broad-based liberal arts education, providing students with a strong foundation for further undergraduate study or diverse career pathways.
What You Will Learn: Develop Skills in Critical Thinking, Research, and Communication
Students in this program will gain:
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Multi-disciplinary knowledge across the arts, humanities, and social sciences
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Critical thinking, academic writing, and research skills essential for university success
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Opportunities to customize coursework based on areas of personal or academic interest
Possible areas of focus include:
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Psychology
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Economics
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Asian Studies
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Philosophy
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History
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Sociology
This degree is ideal for students looking to explore multiple disciplines while preparing to transfer into a Bachelor of Arts or related university program.
Program Highlights:
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Duration: 2 years (60 credits total)
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Minimum Arts Credits: 36 credits in Arts
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Second-Year Requirement: At least 18 credits at the second-year level in two or more subject areas
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University Transferable: Designed to meet BC’s transfer and articulation guidelines
Why Choose the Associate of Arts Degree?
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Customize your degree to suit your interests and academic goals
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Transfer directly into the third year of a Bachelor’s degree program
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Gain valuable skills in communication, problem-solving, and analysis
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Flexible full-time or part-time study options available
- Academic Requirement: Student must have GPA of 2.0 or greater.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.0 PTE: 60 TOEFL: 80
Overseas International Students (Before Arrival)
If you’ve received an Official Letter of Acceptance but your initial Canadian study permit is refused, you can get a full refund of your prepayment—minus a $150 application fee and $100 administrative fee. To qualify, you must notify the College by the term’s add/drop deadline (see “Procedure” below). If you withdraw after that deadline, refunds follow the Course Drop/Withdrawal rules.
Refund Procedure for Permit Refusal
To request your refund, submit all of the following before the add/drop deadline:
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Refusal of Study Permit Form
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IRCC Refusal Letter (dated after your Letter of Acceptance)
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Bank Information Request Form (for wire transfers)
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Letter of Authorization (if someone else’s account will receive the funds)
Course Drop & Withdrawal
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Winter & Fall Terms
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Before First Day of Term:
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100% refund until the end of Regular Registration.
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75% refund during Late Registration (from two weeks before term start up to the day before classes).
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After Classes Start:
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50% refund in Week 1 (until Friday 4 pm).
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30% refund in Week 2 (until Friday 4 pm).
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No refund after Week 2 ends.
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Spring & Summer Terms
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Before First Day of Term:
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100% refund until end of Regular Registration.
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75% refund during Late Registration (two weeks before term start until day before classes).
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After Classes Start:
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50% refund until Wednesday 4 pm of Week 1.
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30% refund from Wednesday 4 pm until end of Week 1.
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No refund after Week 1 ends.
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All withdrawals require the “Request to Drop a Course” form by the published deadlines.
Medical or Compassionate Withdrawals
If you must withdraw for serious medical or compassionate reasons, you can appeal the refund policy. Submit a Refund Appeal form and supporting documents to the Bookstore. Appeals are not guaranteed; the College’s decision is final.
Required to Discontinue (Expulsion)
If you’re expelled, you will receive 50% of any remaining credit balance—unless the balance comes from your initial LOA deposit, which is non-refundable.
Unclaimed Funds
You have 24 months from discontinuation to claim any refund. After that, unclaimed funds become the property of Alexander College.
- Application Fee: $200
- LOA Deposit: $5,550
- Annual Tuition Fee: $19,200
- Total Tuition Fee: $38,400
- Course Duration: 2 years
- Credentials: Associate Degree
- Intake: September
Checklist
- CV/Resume (Dates of education and experience must be mentioned in MM-YYYY format)
Example: Job from MM-YYYY --- to MM-YYYY
- Valid passport copy
- Academic documents (Bachelor transcripts and certificate + Senior secondary certificate/WAEC/12th)
- Medium of instructions letter
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
- Stamped copy of visa
- LOI
- Study permit
- Canadian Address:
- Canadian Contact No: