Associate of Arts Degree

This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister effective August 27, 2025 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the Minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

FIC’s Associate of Arts Degree is a two-year degree program. Students who obtain the Associate of Arts Degree at FIC can transfer to the relevant third year degree program at SFU or other institutions in B.C. or elsewhere. Entry into Associate of Arts Degree or International Year One (UTP Stage II) generally requires the successful completion of Year 12 of secondary school or its equivalent with overall and individual subject requirements depending on program. Sixty (60) credits as per degree structure Minimum 18 (200-level) credits in general arts in two or more subject areas CGPA of 2.0