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Bachelor of Community Research and Evaluation

Okanagan College

  • Vernon, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Four-year applied degree combining social science, A field placement and a capstone research project.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Community Research and Evaluation to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in 120 credits over four years. Early years cover anthropology
  • Psychology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Program administrator
  • Manager or analyst in social service agencies
  • Non-profits and government
  • Consultant
  • Social policy researcher
  • Advocate
  • Master of Social Work

Curriculum

  • 120 credits over four years. Early years cover anthropology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Gender studies
  • Indigenous studies and research methods
  • Later years add social work practice
  • Public administration
  • Qualitative methods and ethics. Year four includes a nine-credit field placement and a six-credit capstone project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • B.C. Graduation or equivalent and English 12 at 70% (ENGL 012 concurrently if lower)
  • BBA: B.C. Secondary graduation
  • English 12 or alternatives
  • Maths 11 min 50% (or OC maths diagnostic 16/25)
  • Third-year entry needs 60% average.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation (B.C. Or equivalent) with English 12 or alternatives (international applicants use IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo), Programme-specific maths, Third-year entry from a diploma, Associate degree or 60 credits.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 56
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and that the programme is open to international students. Apply online via EducationPlannerBC and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts
  2. English test results if required
  3. Post-secondary credentials and a passport copy. Receive the Conditional Offer of Acceptance and accept it in myOkanagan. Pay the admission deposit stated in the offer. Get the Letter of Acceptance and apply for the study permit. Attend International Student Orientation and complete the Pre-Arrival Guide.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,878 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$48,326 CAD

Program details

CampusVernon
Faculty or schoolArts
DepartmentCommunity Research and Evaluation
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFull-time,Fixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

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    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.