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undergraduate

Degree

Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies

undergraduate

Degree

Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $32,052 CAD

  • Application fee

    $120 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    2 out of 4

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-July-2024 2024-07-01
Spring-January 01-November-2023 2023-11-01
Summer-May 01-March-2024 2024-03-01
Fall-September 01-July-2025 2025-07-01

Overview

Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies

The Associate of Arts Degree is an exit credential designed to provide a more rigorous and broad educational experience than the Diploma with much of the same flexibility. 

The credential prepares students for employment, global citizenship and critical thinking and can be used as a solid foundation for future studies

The Associate of Arts in General Studies option at KPU is for students who have not selected a major area of study.

The Associate Degree is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for work, citizenship and an enriched life as an educated person and to lay a solid foundation for further study.

The associate degree curriculum comprises two years of post-secondary level study in a variety of academic areas. Students are required to complete a broad range of course offerings balanced with in-depth study in specific disciplines.

Since many students will continue their studies, the requirements are sufficiently flexible to enable students to plan their educational program carefully and to complete the required prerequisites for upper-level coursework at KPU or another university in British Columbia.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$32,052

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,272
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $32,052

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

61
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
-
writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, 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.
  • 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.

 

English Proficiency for Pathway EntryEnglish Upgrading Course OptionsUndergraduate Course Options
Pathway 1  
Assessed below English Studies 12 (C-)ENGQ1Not available for Pathway 1 students
 ELSQ1 
 ELST 0041 through ELST 01831 
Pathway 2  
One of: (a) English Studies 12 (C-), (b) IELTS 5.5, or (c) equivalent (see full list below).ENGQ 10891 
 ELST 0256 through ELST 02831Up to 4 credits from the courses designated for Pathway 2 English Proficiency
Pathway 3  
One of: (a) English Studies 12 (C), (b) IELTS 6.0, or (c) equivalent (see full list below).ENGQ 1091, 1092 or 10991Up to 8 credits from courses designated for Pathway 2 or Pathway 3 English Proficiency
 ELST 0365 through ELST 03831 

Academic background and requirement

  • Meeting KPU’s Undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement
  • Graduated from high school (secondary school) or completed 24 or more undergraduate-level credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Career opportunities

Since this degree is a pathway for upper-level degrees, it has no specific career.

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