The Associate of Arts, in General Studies degree program provides you with the opportunity to develop a degree program that suits your unique interests, combining courses across different disciplines. Working with an Arts Degree Advisor, you can create a personal program of study that helps you reach specific career and intentionally developing a broad interdisciplinary liberal arts education. Completing this degree will normally involve a selection of courses from a number of departments that form around a unifying theme. The program includes: Development of disciplinary knowledge, core competencies, and transferable skills characteristic of traditional Bachelor of Arts programs Preparation for entry into the labour market by incorporating essential and employability skills in all courses Increasing your capacity to respond innovatively to emerging trends in society Opportunities for forging connections within the South Fraser region by completing research, volunteering.
Career Path
Some career path includes Administrative Service Manager, Chef, Credit Analyst, Editor, Editorial Writer, Newspapers & Magazines, High School Teacher, Hotel Manager, Human Resources Management Adviser, Human Resources Management Consultant, Insurance Agent, Government Program Assistant, Interior Designer, Sales Associate, Human Resources Assistant, Community Outreach Worker, Customer Service Representative, Office Administrator, Newspaper/Magazine Writer, Project Support Coordinator, Newspaper Editor.
Students can work part time for up to 20 hours per week and full time during academic breaks. After graduation, students from an eligible Designated Learning Institution may apply for work permit up to three years, depending on the length of study and program eligibility.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Kwantlen Polytechnic University below;
1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
5. CV
Kwantlen Polytechnic University accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
