Start your university arts degree at VCC in a supportive learning environment with attentive instructors. Credits transfer to post-secondary institutions across British Columbia.
University Transfer – Arts
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.Ìý Full-time students can complete the program in twelve months.Ìý 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 equivalentÌý
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Knowledge of English demonstrated byÌýoneÌýof the following:Ìý
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English 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or equivalentÌý
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English Language ProficiencyÌýdemonstrated byÌýoneÌýof the following:Ìý
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Successful completion of VCC ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1100, or equivalentÌý
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ÌýAcademicÌý(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 equivalentÌý
orÌý -
Ìý(Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test) written within the last 24 months with a minimum score of 82, withÌýminimum scores of 21 in reading and listening and 20 in writing and speaking,Ìýor equivalentÌý -
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 concurrentlyÌý
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VCC English Language AssessmentÌý(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 equivalentÌý
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LangaraÌýEnglish Test (LET) written within last 24 months with a minimum score of 4, or equivalentÌý
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NotesÌý
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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.Ìý
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
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 *
Full-time students can complete the program in twelve months. Part-time students have three years in which to complete the program.
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.ÌýÌýÌý
PLAR is available forÌýthe following courses:Ìý
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MATH 1100 Calculus 1Ìý
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MATH 1200 Calculus 2Ìý
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MATH 1111 Introduction to StatisticsÌý
Students may complete up toÌý9Ìýprogram creditsÌýthrough PLAR. Tuition and fees may still apply to PLAR candidates.ÌýÌý
Methods of PLAR vary byÌýcourse, and may include exams, portfolios, interviews, and other evaluations.ÌýÌý
To request PLAR, please contact the department directly.Ìý
See Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition policyÌýfor more information.Ìý
Courses listed below may include university-transfer, articulated courses approved for transfer credit at the time of application for the certificate.
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| English (minimum of 6 credits) | ||
| Select a minimum of 6 credit from the following groups: | 6 | |
Group 1: | ||
ENGLÌý1100 &ÌýENGLÌý1200 | English 1 and English 2 | |
Group 2: | ||
ENGLÌý1101 &ÌýENGLÌý1001 | English and Integrated Language Support 1 | |
ENGLÌý1102 &ÌýENGLÌý1002 | English and Integrated Language Support 2 | |
| Humanities/Social Science (minimum of 18 credits) | 18 | |
PSYCÌý1100 &ÌýPSYCÌý1200 | Psychology 1 and Psychology 2 | |
SOCIÌý1100 &ÌýSOCIÌý1200 | Sociology 1: Intro to Sociology and Sociology 2: Canadian Society | |
ECONÌý1100 &ÌýECONÌý1200 | Microeconomics and Macroeconomics | |
| Math or Science Electives (minimum of 6 credits) | 6 | |
MATHÌý1020 &ÌýMATHÌý1111 | Precalculus and Introduction to Statistics | |
MATHÌý1100 &ÌýMATHÌý1200 | Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 | |
BIOLÌý1100 &ÌýBIOLÌý1200 | Biology 1 and Biology 2 | |
CHEMÌý1121 &ÌýCHEMÌý1223 | Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2 | |
PHYSÌý1100 &ÌýPHYSÌý1200 | Physics 1 and Physics 2 | |
BIOLÌý1120 &ÌýBIOLÌý1220 | 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.
Fees and other costs *
Tuition Deposit: 0 (0 non-refundable).
Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Tuition Deposit |
0 (0 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued. |
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| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
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| Application fee | 36 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 2960 |
Breakdown
Tuition Breakdown
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| Student union | 128 | |
| College initiative | 86 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 119 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| 275 | ||
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 310 | |
| Graduation | 45 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
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* 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. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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