The Associate of Arts degree is a two-year undergraduate program offered by many institutions in the province of British Columbia and beyond. The Associate Degree program is designed to provide broad-based knowledge and experiences which lay a foundation for further undergraduate study. For full program description, requirements, and policies, see the Academic Calendar.
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Students within the Associate of Arts Degree program will gain multi-disciplinary knowledge in the faculties of arts, humanities, and social sciences, and develop their critical thinking and research skills.
The program provides a comprehensive learning experience that also allows students to customize their coursework in order to focus on an area of personal interest.
The Associate of Arts Degree is a foundational degree consisting of 60 credits in total, typically completed over a two-year period.
Program requirements include a minimum of 36 credits in arts, including 18 credits in arts at the second-year level taken in two or more subject areas, such as psychology, economics, Asian studies, philosophy, history, and sociology.
Upon completion of the Associate of Arts Degree program, students may choose to continue their undergraduate studies.
An Associate of Arts Degree may be transferrable to the third year of a four-year bachelor’s degree program at a university.
Some BC universities also admit Associate Degree graduates at a reduced GPA requirement. For more information on the option of transferring to a university upon completion of an Associate of Arts Degree, please consult the BC Transfer Guide or see an Academic Advisor.
The Associate of Arts degree program consists of the following course requirements, which must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater.
Over 80% of Alexander College University Transfer students choose to complete additional credits, despite being eligible to transfer after earning 24 credits. High school grades are no longer considered for UT admission after completing over 24 credits with us.
Students receive priority course registration, ensuring access to transferable courses aligned with their personal transfer plans—all while learning alongside like-minded peers.
Every student is matched with a dedicated Academic Advisor who provides ongoing, holistic support. Regular meetings are expected to keep your academic and transfer plan on track and ensure course transferability.
Students are enrolled in fully credited university-level courses designed to maximize transferability to Bachelor’s degree programs at public universities like UBC, SFU, UVIC and many more.
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