Associate of Arts Degree

Coast Mountain College

Terrace, British Columbia, Canada

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Associate of Arts Degree is an associate's degree in Arts, Design & Architecture programme taught at Coast Mountain College in Terrace, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,909 per year (CAD 3,274 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Associate's Degree
Field: Arts, Design & Architecture
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 3,274 / year
International tuition: CAD 13,909 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: catalogue.coastmountaincollege.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The two-year degree combines a broad range of course offerings with in-depth study in a chosen discipline, including upper-level coursework in the intended major. Skills essential for academic success are developed throughout. As a provincial credential, it is recognized by many institutions within the BC Transfer System.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission follows the University Studies – Associate of Arts Degree page in Coast Mountain College's catalogue. Grade 12 is recommended, with English Studies 12 or First Peoples English 12 (or equivalent) and Foundations of Math 11 or equivalent; applicants apply directly to the Associate of Arts program and submit proof of the English course. The page states that English proficiency is required of all students entering CMTN programs, referring domestic applicants to the college's English Language Alternatives; per the institution's general admission requirements, international applicants meet it through an approved test — IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, CAEL, or Duolingo English Test, at the level set for this program's tier — or by completing senior secondary or post-secondary study, including a passing English 12, in a designated English-speaking country. No portfolio, interview, or work-experience condition is listed. Intakes run Spring, Fall, and Winter across the Terrace, Prince Rupert, and Smithers campuses.

Application Details

Start Date: Spring, Fall and Winter
Application Deadline: Coast Mountain College runs one common application calendar across its campuses rather than a single date per programme. Domestic applicants: for the 2026-27 academic year, applications opened 1 October 2026; the final day to apply is 24 December 2026 for Winter (January 2027) entry, 23 April 2027 for Spring/Summer 2027, and 30 August 2027 for Fall 2027. International applicants share the same opening date but face earlier cut-offs: 1 October 2026 for Winter, 1 February 2027 for Spring/Summer, and 1 June 2027 for Fall, and some high-demand programmes may close sooner. Trades and other varying-start programmes are judged against their own start dates (international due three months, domestic one week, before start), and continuous-intake programmes accept applications year-round. No single closing date exists beyond these cut-offs. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Coast Mountain College

Type: College
Founded: 1975
Students: 3,191
Programs: 80
Location: Terrace, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Associate of Arts Degree award?

Coast Mountain College awards an Associate's Degree in the field of Arts, Design & Architecture on completion of this programme.

How long does Associate of Arts Degree take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Associate of Arts Degree cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 13,909 per year (CAD 3,274 per year for local students).

Can Associate of Arts Degree be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Coast Mountain College.

What language is Associate of Arts Degree taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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