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The Associate of Arts Degree can lead into a Major or Minor Bachelor of Arts Degree program at a university. You can specialize in fields like anthropology, economics, geography, mathematics, politcal science, psychology, and more. 

Associate of Arts Degree

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1. One of: 
    - High school graduation or equivalent
    - One course short of B.C. secondary school graduation
    - 19 years old by the end of the first month of the first semester of attendance
    - 17 years old on the first day of the first semester of attendance and has not been in school for at least one year
    - Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years

2. English Studies 12 (C) or [equivalent](https://www.douglascollege.ca/future-students/admission-information/english-proficiency-requirement)

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Students currently in Grade 12 may submit interim transcripts for the above requirements.

2. Associate of Arts - Future Teachers specialization option has additional specific admission requirements. Refer to the program profile for details. 

3. If you are missing any of the requirements for admission and/or for course registration, Douglas College offers academic upgrading courses to help you get started.


Admission Advice

Admissions to open-enrollment programs are offered on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Students are encouraged to apply early.

- September intake- applications typically open in early October of the previous year until late August / early September.
- January intake- applications typically open in early February of the previous year until late December / early January.
- May intake- applications typically open in early June of the previous year until late April / early May

Verify with the institution for specific dates.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information.

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Associate of Arts Degree

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