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Associate of Art

Peralta Community College District - Berkeley City College

Berkeley, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

A studio-based fine art degree exploring visual studies and creative practice.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Art and apply creative methods
Develop and critique original work
And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

Art Research Assistant
Program Coordinator
Project Assistant
Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 130 semester hours
Including Art and Design at Northeastern
Media Art
Culture
And Social Justice
Elements of Visual Composition
Representational Drawing
Abstract Drawing
Making with Form and Materials
Plus electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school or secondary school completion (diploma and transcripts
College transcripts if any)
Essay of 500 words minimum
Immunisation history and tuberculosis status
Unexpired passport
Bank statement of 25
970 USD (F-1).

Accepted academic background

High school or secondary school completion (diploma and transcripts, College/university transcripts if any), Essay of 500 words minimum, Immunisation history and tuberculosis status, Unexpired passport, Bank statement of 25,970 USD (F-1).

Language tests

TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.4
IELTS TOEFL iBT 67
Duolingo 89

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Art. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,570 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$250 USD

Program details

Campus	Berkeley City College (main campus)
Faculty or school	Art, Design, Media, And Entertainment
Department	Art
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Peralta Community College District - Berkeley City College (BCC) scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.