What will I learn?

Get a broad, high-quality foundation in the Arts and add a valuable credential to your resume by earning an Associate of Arts degree at UFV.Within the degree, you can choose from the following options:General optionInternational and Development Studies optionMedia and Communication Studies optionThis program includes a breadth of intellectual and academic experience worthwhile if your educational or career goals lie in the humanities, the creative and performing arts, or the social sciences.In addition, practicum opportunities and optional paid co-op work placements throughout your studies allow you to gain valuable work experience.The Associate of Arts degree may serve as a stepping stone if you plan to continue your studies to earn a Bachelor of Arts at UFV or elsewhere.

Majors

General option
International and Development Studies option
Media and Communication Studies option

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Which department am I in?

College of Arts

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$17,184.00 (10,42,149) per year

CAN $8,592 per semester fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2025

Venue

University of the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford Campus,

33844 King Road,

ABBOTSFORD,

British Columbia (BC),

V2S 7M8, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have a B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.

Mature student status (19 years or older).

IELTS (Academic) - Score of at least 6.5, with no band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) — IBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or paper-based score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher.
CAEL - Score of at least 70.
PTE - Score of 61 with 60 in writing
CanTEST - Overall score of 4.5 in Listening and Reading, and 4.0 in Writing.
MELAB - score of at least 85
DET (Duolingo English Test) - 110

Deadline - Winter semester: Sept. 15; Summer semester: Feb. 1; Fall semester: April 15

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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