Bachelor in Associate of Arts (Associate Degree)

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake are open until Aug 31, 2026, while tuition is 14,278 USD per year.

The Associate of Arts degree at Douglas College provides a strategic two-year pathway designed to facilitate seamless transfer into the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree at major research universities, including UBC and SFU. By utilizing the BC Transfer Guide, students curate a 60-credit academic profile that serves as a foundational bridge to higher education.

Specialized Academic Pathways

Students can tailor their 60-credit degree to align with specific interests, choosing from a wide range of departmental specializations—such as Anthropology, Criminology, Creative Writing, or Psychology—or thematic focuses like Environmental Studies and Intercultural International Studies. To earn a specialization, students must complete at least 18 credits within their chosen discipline, with a minimum of nine credits at the second-year level. This structure allows for both the breadth of a liberal arts education and the depth required for advanced undergraduate study. The program is flexible, offering both full-time and part-time study options across the Coquitlam and New Westminster campuses, and includes an optional Co-operative Education stream that allows students to alternate between academic terms and professional work experience.