Associate of Arts Degree

Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

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Associate of Arts Degree is an associate's degree in Arts, Design & Architecture programme taught at Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,561 per year (CAD 3,912 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 3,912 / year
International tuition: CAD 13,561 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: nlc.bc.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

This associate degree emphasizes university-level learning that reflects the intellectual and creative modes of inquiry carried out across the Arts and Sciences. First- and second-year coursework opens up a range of credential and career paths, alongside opportunities for personal enrichment. As a provincially recognized credential, it offers a well-rounded education that prepares graduates for work, citizenship, and continued study.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission follows Northern Lights College's general entrance requirements rather than a programme-specific list. Domestic applicants and those from standard-written-English countries meet the English requirement with a 'C' grade or higher in English 12, English Literature 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 050, ENGL 099, or any university-level English course; applicants who do not meet this must complete the NLC Writing Assessment for course placement. International applicants and those educated in French or another language must instead meet NLC's English proficiency standard set out in Appendix A of the college's General Academic English Language Proficiency Requirements, referenced from the programme page but without exact test scores stated there. No interview, portfolio, or age condition is listed. For any course transferred into the degree, NLC requires a minimum grade of 60% ('C'), and at least 25% of the credential's coursework must be completed at Northern Lights College.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Application Deadline: Northern Lights College uses one admissions calendar for domestic and international applicants alike, applying through EducationPlannerBC or in person. Applications open about eleven months before each intake: 1 October for the following Fall, 1 February for the following Winter, and 1 June for the following Spring. For the 2027 cycle the priority deadline is 30 September 2026 for Winter 2027 entry, 31 January 2027 for Spring 2027 entry, and 31 May 2027 for Fall 2027 entry (dual-credit applicants get until 24 October 2026 and 23 June 2027 respectively), with a tuition deposit due about a month after each priority date. NLC states international applicants already in Canada on a valid visa follow the same domestic deadlines; after the priority date, seats remain open, on a rolling basis, until each term's add/drop date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Northern Lights College

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1975
Students: 3,304
Programs: 74
Location: Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Associate of Arts Degree award?

Northern Lights 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 13,561 per year (CAD 3,912 per year for local students).

Can Associate of Arts Degree be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Northern Lights College.

What language is Associate of Arts Degree taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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