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:
Expected May 2025
KPU Richmond Campus
8771 Lansdowne Road,
RICHMOND,
British Columbia (BC),
V6X 3X7, Canada
Expected January 2025
KPU Langley Campus
20901 Langley Bypass,
LANGLEY,
British Columbia (BC),
V3A 4H9, 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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