Associate Of Arts

Your Pathway to University & Career Success Starts Here

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree at University Canada West (UCW) is a flexible, foundational two-year program designed to prepare you for academic advancement or immediate career opportunities. This 60-credit (20-course) undergraduate program offers a broad education in the liberal arts, with a focus on critical thinking, communication, and workplace readiness.

 Program Overview

This degree is equivalent to the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree, making it an excellent starting point for further studies or for entering the workforce with a recognized academic credential.

 Why Choose UCW’s Associate of Arts Program?

 What You’ll Learn

Upon graduation, students will be able to:

Pathway to Bachelor’s Degrees

After completing 30 credits, students may seamlessly transfer into:

Alternatively, students may complete the full Associate of Arts degree with an additional 30 credits as per British Columbia’s Associate of Arts degree guidelines.

 Career Opportunities with an AA Degree

Graduates of the AA program are equipped for entry-level roles in:

This credential also enhances your profile for employers who value well-rounded communication and problem-solving skills.

 Build Your Academic and Professional Future with UCW

Whether you're aiming for a career launch or preparing for a bachelor’s degree, the UCW Associate of Arts program is your first step toward achieving your goals.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: Student must complete grade 12 with minimum 60%.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.5 (6.0), Duolingo: 110 (100), PTE: 61 (60), TOEFL: 88 (20)
Refund Policy

How to Request a Refund

  1. Log in to the MyUCW portal.

  2. Fill out the Program Withdrawal Request form and drop your course by the Drop/Add deadline.

  3. Get approval from the Registrar’s Office.

  4. Complete the Refund Request form on MyUCW and upload any supporting evidence.

  5. Email updates or questions to refunds@ucanwest.ca as soon as they arise.

What Fees Are Deducted
Before you receive any refund, UCW will subtract:

  • Your original application fee

  • The refund processing fee

  • Compulsory registration fees

  • Charges for any extra services you used

  • Wire-transfer or credit-card refund fees

How and When You’ll Get Your Money

  • Refunds go back through the same payment method you used.

  • All refunds are paid in Canadian dollars (CAD).

  • If you’re using a foreign bank account, the exchange rate at the time of refund applies.

  • Please send all required documents quickly—UCW may cancel your request if paperwork is delayed.

Visa or Study Permit Refusal
If IRCC denies your study permit or visa within one year of your latest Letter of Acceptance, you qualify for a refund. To apply:

  1. Submit your Refund Request form on MyUCW within five business days of the refusal.

  2. Provide one of these as proof:

    • The original IRCC refusal letter (paper)

    • An electronic copy of that letter

    • The original IRCC email decision, with full headers and routing information

Make sure to meet all deadlines and keep UCW informed of any changes!

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $0
  • LOA Deposit: $7,900
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $20,061
  • Total Tuition Fee: $42,380
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Associate Degree
  • Intake: September
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Checklist

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:  IELTS/ PTE / TOEFL 

    IF ONSHORE STUDENT

  • Stamped copy of visa
  • LOI
  • Study permit
  • Canadian Address:
  • Canadian Contact No:
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