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undergraduate

Degree

General Associate of Arts Degree

undergraduate

Degree

General Associate of Arts Degree

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $12,400 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-September 31-August-2023 2023-08-31
Winter-January 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Spring-May 01-April-2024 2024-04-01
Fall-September 31-August-2024 2024-08-31

Overview

General Associate of Arts Degree

No matter your career path, it always gives you a leading edge to have a solid education on your resume. 

With today’s job market becoming ever more competitive, employers are looking for viable candidates who show dedication and determination, especially in their academic background

Getting started on your associate's or bachelor’s degree today sets you up for future career—and life—success.

If you are not quite sure what you want to major in yet but know you want to eventually get your bachelor’s degree, the associate of arts general degree at Selkirk is right for you. 

It gives you a well-rounded blend of arts courses designed to let you see some of the options you will have later once you decide on a specialty to focus on.

Giving you a full two years of study, the general associate of arts degree fulfils most, if not all, course requirements for third-year entry into BC-approved bachelor of arts university degree programs. 

Mix and match your courses to suit your needs and interests as long as they fulfil the specified requirements.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$17,620

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,792
Accommodation 1 bed room $5,220
Tuition 1 person $12,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.65 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

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

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

PTE

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listening
-
writing
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speaking
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reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Eligible to apply without language certificate
  • Duolingo English Test: 110

Applicants who lack the specific English admission requirements may still gain admission to the program with the understanding that they will successfully complete ENGL 66 Essential English course in the first year of their program. 

This course must be completed to advance beyond 30 program credits.

The Academic English program allows students to build their English language skills and earn credits that can be used to transfer into a Selkirk College diploma or university transfer program. 

No minimum TOEFL or IELTS score is needed for entry into the English Language Program. 

FundamentalIntermediateAdvancedUniversity/College Preparation
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  • 4 Core classes in Grammar, Reading, Writing, and Communications.
  • 2 Seminar Classes
  • 22 hours per Week

Business English (advanced)

Includes 1-3 approved college classes

Each ELP level takes approximately 4 months. (1 semester) to complete.

Each semester has 2 modules (7-8 weeks)


Academic background and requirement

  • Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
  • Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
  • Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
  • A minimum grade of 60% in English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or equivalent.

Academic Upgrading & Development:

  • Students that don't meet the requirements can enrol on the tuition-free academic upgrading program and earn high school credits.

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