The Diploma of Arts degree is an exit credential which lays a foundation for further study. This credential provides a rigorous grounding in the Arts that prepares students for employment, global citizenship and helps students develop critical thinking skills and a sense of social engagement.
Curricular Requirements
This diploma includes 60 semester credit hours in university level studies including the following courses.
First Year
Second Year
Any other ten university studies courses including two chosen from the following disciplines:
January 2025
KPU Civic Plaza Campus
13485 Central Avenue,
SURREY,
British Columbia (BC),
V3T 0K2, Canada
January 2026
KPU Tech Campus
5500, 180 Street,
CLOVERDALE,
British Columbia (BC),
V3S 6R1, Canada
You have graduated high school (secondary school) OR completed 24+ credits of undergraduate-level credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): IBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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