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Associate of Arts Degree

The Associate of Arts Degree is a two-year undergraduate program approved by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills and recognized by the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT). This degree provides a solid foundation for further undergraduate study and is designed to give students a broad knowledge base and critical thinking skills in various disciplines.

Program Specific Requirements

To enter our University Transfer Program or Associate of Arts Program, you must have one of the following:

  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • Vocational/technical/polytechnic diploma with 60% or higher average
  • Mature student status

Program Overview

The Associate of Arts Degree requires students to complete a total of 60 credits in university-transferable courses. The program is structured to provide a balanced education in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, while offering students the flexibility to focus on specific areas of interest.

Graduates of the program may have the opportunity to transfer to the third year of a four-year bachelor’s degree at a variety of universities. This pathway offers students a seamless transition into higher education while equipping them with the essential skills needed to succeed in the workforce.

Associate of Arts Program Guide

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits, including:

  • 6 credits in first-year English
  • 9 credits in Science/Mathematics
  • 36 credits in Arts, which must include at least 18 credits at the second-year level in subjects such as psychology, economics, philosophy, history, sociology, and more.
  • 9 credits in Arts, Science, or other areas

Note: The last 3 courses of the program must be completed at Coquitlam College.

 

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Admission Requirements

To enter our Associates of Arts Program, you must have one of the following:

  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • A vocational/technical/polytechnic diploma with a 60% or higher average
  • Mature Student Status

If your native language is not English, you may demonstrate fluency in English at the university level by submitting documents showing the minimum results on one of the following tests:

ENGL 099*

ENGL 100

ENGL 101

IELTS (Academic)

Reading
Writing
Speaking
Listening

 5.5 Overall

5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5

 6.0 Overall

6.0
6.0
5.5
5.5

 6.5 Overall

6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0

PTE (Academic)

Reading
Writing
Speaking
Listening

 60 Overall

55
55
55
55

 60 Overall

60
60
55
55

 65 Overall

60
60
60
60

TOEFL IBT

Reading
Writing
Speaking
Listening

 75 Overall

17
17
17
17

 80 Overall

19
19
19
19

 86 Overall

20
20
20
20

CAEL

 50-59 60-69 70

BC EN 12

 50%-59% 60%-66% 67% minimum

Duolingo

 95-104
95 literacy		 105
100 literacy		 110
105 literacy

 

* RULES ON ENGL 099

The following courses are available to students while they complete their conditional English course: ACCT 101, 102, BIOL 101, 104, CHEM 100, 101, 110, CHIN 100, 101, CSCI 100, 130, FREN 101, 102, JAPA 100, 101, MACM 101, MATH 100, 101, 111, 120, 190, 197, PHYS 101, SPAN 101, STAT 101, 290, and 291.
Students will not be able to enter regular studies until they have passed ENGL 099.

  • If you do not have any of the above assessments, you may be required to write the Coquitlam College English Proficiency Test for University Transfer/Associate Degree placement.

    *** For upcoming English Proficiency Test dates, please contact our main office or speak to an Academic Advisor in Student Services for more information. ***

  • Students may contact an Academic Advisor for more information about English entry requirements and equivalencies.
  • Some of our programs may have additional requirements.
  • A preparatory semester or semesters of English Studies may be required to qualify for the University Transfer Program or Associate of Arts Degree program.

This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills effective August 7, 2013 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

Archived Associate of Arts Degree Program Guides

Speak to an Academic Advisor

Or Speak to a RISIA (Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor)

To discuss study permit renewals/extensions, ability to work, PGWP eligibility and other IRCC-related questions with the CC RISIA:
Contact the main office by email or phone to set up an appointment.

The CC RISIA is in the Student Services office most Tues/Wed from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Or by virtual appointment.

To speak directly to an Academic Advisor, book an appointment online:
Monday-Thursday | 8:30am to 5:30pm（Vancouver time）
Friday | 8:30am to 4:00pm（Vancouver time）

Discover your Transfer Option

To see how Coquitlam College courses transfer to British Columbia’s universities, visit the online transfer guide of the British Columbia Council of Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT).

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