University Access Program (UAP) + Associate of Arts

Students who have not met the minimum English language requirements for an undergraduate or MBA program entry, they can still improve their English skills and qualify for degree at University Canada West.

The University Access Program (UAP) accredited by Languages Canada covers everything students need for higher level education in an English-speaking institution. The program focuses on Academic English, ensuring that they will be able to study, and complete assignments and examinations with confidence.

UAP will also cover specific academic skills, such as essay writing, research methods, note taking, critical thinking and seminar or tutorial discussion, giving students a great start to their program at University Canada West.

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree prepares students for life as an educated person and lays a solid foundation for further study.

This two-year, 60-credit (20 courses) undergraduate program is equivalent to the first two years of a four-year degree in the Arts. It prepares students to transfer to research or teaching universities to complete a bachelor’s degree or serves as a credential to enter the labour market. The AA degree is accepted for transfer into bachelor degree programs at University Canada West (UCW) and all British Columbia degree-granting institutions, provided other admission requirements are met.

Graduates of the AA program will develop these skills: