Associate of Arts Degree

Okanagan College

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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Associate of Arts Degree is an associate's degree in Arts, Design & Architecture programme taught at Okanagan College in Kelowna, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 24,878 per year (CAD 4,909 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 4,909 / year
International tuition: CAD 24,878 / year

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Associate of Arts Degree develops your critical thinking and research skills, with the option to choose from 13 different program specilizations. The Associate of Arts Degree is granted upon completion of 60 credits of study. If admitted to BC universities you are guaranteed full transfer credit for the work done for their Associate Degree. You can go on to meaningful careers in education, law, health, government, social services, publishing, the environment, and media.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Okanagan College's Associate of Arts Degree admits under the college's standard route: B.C. secondary-school graduation or the equivalent, and English 12 at a minimum of 60 per cent or an approved alternative. Applicants scoring below 60 per cent may still enrol but face restricted course registration and must complete the English entrance requirement within their first year. Mature applicants (at least 19, out of full-time secondary school for a year or more) have the graduation requirement waived but must still satisfy the English standard before or shortly after admission. No IELTS, TOEFL or other standardised language-test score is published for this degree. Transfer credit from other recognised institutions is accepted toward the degree, and at least 50 per cent of the program, including a minimum of 18 credits at the 200 level or higher, must be completed through Okanagan College.

Application Details

Start Date: Intakes published by Okanagan College for this program: September 2026 (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm, Vernon); January 2027 (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm, Vernon). Campus availability differs by intake and the program page shows which are still open.
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants: there is no fixed closing date. For a Fall intake the College starts taking applications at 8:30 a.m. on October's first weekday of the preceding year, and for a Winter intake at 8:30 a.m. on February's first weekday of the preceding year, then keeps accepting them until the seats are gone - so apply early. Apply through EducationPlannerBC; the fee is $30 CAD. Okanagan College names this program in the group whose international application deadline is 30 June for a September start, with transcripts, proof of English, the admission deposit and any other conditions due by 15 July. For a January start the international deadline is 31 October (conditions by 15 November), and for the May or July sessions it is 28 February (conditions by 31 March). Missing a document deadline cancels the application. These dates are set college-wide for that named group, not for this program alone.

About Okanagan College

Type: College
Founded: 1963
Students: 15,900
Programs: 144
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Associate of Arts Degree award?

Okanagan 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 24,878 per year (CAD 4,909 per year for local students).

Can Associate of Arts Degree be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Okanagan College.

What language is Associate of Arts Degree taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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