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. The Associate of Arts program is an interdisciplinary set of courses designed to provide core skills in writing, communication, research and team performance. UCW Academic Advisors can help with your course selection to meet your post-secondary education goals.
Career Path
Graduate career paths include Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Data Entry Clerk, Customer Service Representative, Sales Associate, Human Resources Assistant, Receptionist, Preschool Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Youth Program Coordinator, Public Relations Assistant, Community Outreach Worker, Library Assistant, Marketing Assistant,Education Support Specialist,Content Writer, Event Planner, Graphic Design Assistant, Media Production Assistant.
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 University Canada West below;
1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
5. CV
University Canada West will 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.
