Start your university arts degree at VCC in a supportive learning environment with attentive instructors. Credits transfer to post-secondary institutions across British Columbia.
What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Incorporate critical thinking into systematic inquiry, theoretical reasoning and decision-making.
- Demonstrate teamwork by working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
- Demonstrate information literacy skills to determine the nature and extent of information required.
- Apply the appropriate rhetorical mode and presentation style to produce clear, accurate and effective written, verbal, and visual communication for clients and other professionals regarding issues, information, and knowledge in their discipline.
- Utilize accepted research process and abilities in all professional inquiries, communication, and scholarship.
- Apply and incorporate meta-cognitive processes for continued learning.
- Demonstrate the quantitative and analytical skills for entrance into second year arts courses.
What to expect
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
The program is at minimum 30 credits. Full-time students can complete the program in twelve months. Part-time students have three years in which to complete the program.
Intake for the program is three times a year: September, January and May.
The courses are presented using a variety of instructional strategies, resources and activities including guest speakers, case studies, computer instruction and lectures.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent
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Knowledge of English demonstrated by one of the following:
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English 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or equivalent
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English Language Proficiency demonstrated by one of the following:
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Successful completion of VCC ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1100, or equivalent
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IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) written within the last 24 months with a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0, or equivalent
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TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test) written within the last 24 months with a minimum score of 82, with minimum scores of 21 in reading and listening and 20 in writing and speaking, or equivalent -
Language Proficiency Exam (LPI) written within the last 24 months with a minimum score of 4, 5 minimum in English Usage and a minimum score of 26 in composition, or equivalent. For admission to most courses, a minimum score of 26 on the essay section is required. Applicants who do not meet the requirement will be required to take ENSK 0902 Writing Skills 12 or ENSK 0926 Writing Skills 12 and ENGL 1100 English 1 concurrently
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VCC English Language Assessment (ELA) written within the last 12 months, with a minimum score of 145 and a minimum score of 16/20 on the essay portion of the composition section, or equivalent
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Langara English Test (LET) written within last 24 months with a minimum score of 4, or equivalent
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Notes
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Students are required to have successfully completed prerequisite course(s) or equivalents leading to courses in the Associate degree (for example: prerequisite course Chemistry 12, or equivalent, needs to be successfully completed in order to take CHEM 1121 Chemistry 1). Please see the requirements for each course.
General
- Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
- International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.
Recommended Characteristics
- Demonstrate proficiency in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skill.
- Motivated and disciplined.
- Possess analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Some word processing experience required.
Courses *
Submit the Ut first term course registration form when applying to VCC.
- UT - Arts
- UT - Sciences
- UT - Engineering
- UT - Computing
Prior learning assessment and recognition
Students may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience, including Indigenous ways of knowing. Credits may be granted to students who are able to sufficiently demonstrate the learning outcomes of specific courses.
PLAR is available for the following courses:
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MATH 1100 Calculus 1
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MATH 1200 Calculus 2
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MATH 1111 Introduction to Statistics
Students may complete up to 9 program credits through PLAR. Tuition and fees may still apply to PLAR candidates.
Methods of PLAR vary by course, and may include exams, portfolios, interviews, and other evaluations.
To request PLAR, please contact the department directly.
See Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition policy for more information.
Courses listed below may include university-transfer, articulated courses approved for transfer credit at the time of application for the certificate.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English (minimum of 6 credits) | ||
| Select a minimum of 6 credit from the following groups: | 6 | |
Group 1: | ||
ENGL 1100 & ENGL 1200 | English 1 and English 2 | |
Group 2: | ||
ENGL 1101 & ENGL 1001 | English and Integrated Language Support 1 | |
ENGL 1102 & ENGL 1002 | English and Integrated Language Support 2 | |
| Humanities/Social Science (minimum of 18 credits) | 18 | |
PSYC 1100 & PSYC 1200 | Psychology 1 and Psychology 2 | |
SOCI 1100 & SOCI 1200 | Sociology 1: Intro to Sociology and Sociology 2: Canadian Society | |
ECON 1100 & ECON 1200 | Microeconomics and Macroeconomics | |
| Math or Science Electives (minimum of 6 credits) | 6 | |
MATH 1020 & MATH 1111 | Precalculus and Introduction to Statistics | |
MATH 1100 & MATH 1200 | Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 | |
BIOL 1100 & BIOL 1200 | Biology 1 and Biology 2 | |
CHEM 1121 & CHEM 1223 | Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2 | |
PHYS 1100 & PHYS 1200 | Physics 1 and Physics 2 | |
BIOL 1120 & BIOL 1220 | Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 and Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
This guide is intended as a general guideline only. The College reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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Explore your optionsFees and other costs *
Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 145 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 18578 | |
| Student union | 142 | |
| College initiative | 92 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 186 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical and Dental | 285 | |
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 149 | |
| U-PASS | 322 | |
| Graduation | 45 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.
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