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The Associate of Arts degree gives you a well-rounded blend of Arts courses designed to let you see some of the options you will have later, once you decide on a specialty to focus on. Giving you a full two years of study, the General Associate of Arts degree fulfills most, if not all, course requirements for third-year entry into BC approved Bachelor of Arts university degree programs. Mix and match your courses to suit your needs and interests, as long as they fulfill the specified requirements.

Associate of Arts Degree

Selkirk College

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1. One of:
    - High school graduation or equivalent
    - Minimum 19 years of age
      Note: If you are under the age of 19 and/or do not have a BC senior secondary school diploma or     
      equivalent, you must be enrolled in a secondary school transitions program, be enrolled in a program 
      under an agreement with the local school district, or have written consent from a parent or guardian and 
      letters of support from people who are familiar with your circumstances, such as a school principal or 
      health care provider.

2. English 12 (60%) or equivalent

Academic Admission Requirement

1. If English is not your first-language or if your primary education is not in English, you are required to provide proof of English language proficiency."
2. In addition to the program admission requirements, there are also prerequisites for each course that are listed within the course description. Prerequisite = course that must be successfully completed prior to registering in a given course.
3. If you lack the admission requirements, you may still gain entry to the program by taking a combination of Academic Upgrading and university courses in your first year.



Admission Advice

Applications may be submitted up to 12 months before the program start date, in September. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.

International students are advised to apply well in advance to allow for appropriate time for Study Permit processing. 

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.

Selkirk College

Associate of Arts Degree

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