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Associate of Arts
- Burnaby, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
A four-year liberal arts degree with a choice of majors across the humanities and social sciences.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Arts can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Arts Specialist
- Arts Associate
Curriculum
- Four years
- Minimum 120 credit hours (40 courses). Core requirements cover critical reading and writing
- One language
- Quantitative reasoning and breadth across six humanities or social science areas
- Then a major (36-45 credits) and a minor of at least 24 credits. Majors include anthropology
- Economics
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Political science and sociology
- Co-op in some.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of Year 12 or equivalent with country-specific grades (e.g. 65% average in 4 academic subjects)
- No specific math or science prerequisite
- Minimum age 17
- English test scores or exemption. Graduation needs 60 credits and a 2.0 CGPA.
- Year 12 (or equivalent) with country-specific grades
- E.g. GCE A Levels 1 C and 1 D grade
- IB 20
- Australia Year 12 60% average in 4 academic subjects
- Graduation CGPA 2.0.
Accepted academic background
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent secondary school with overall requirements by country (https://www.fraseric.ca/admissions/admission-requirements/), All transcripts including post-secondary, Minimum age 17.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 4.0
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Associate of Arts at Fraser International College. Apply to the Fraser International College pathway and submit secondary academic records and language evidence as applicable. Review the progression requirements for the subsequent Simon Fraser University degree separately. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,162 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Burnaby (SFU Burnaby campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Fraser International College |
| Department | Department of Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | The source data indicates possible institutional scholarships, Current award names, Eligibility and funding amounts must be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
10 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
79 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
6 Mar 2027
113 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $39,162 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4.0, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 169.

