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Key facts

  • Program
    Associate
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,485CAD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Sep

Program overview

What Douglas College says about their program:

Improve your reading, writing and critical thinking skills with the Associate of Arts Degree in English. You’ll get to explore and practice a variety of literary styles including fiction, plays, poetry, academic writing and more. You’ll be able to tailor your English education to your interests, as each semester instructors choose different texts and themes to teach. Douglas College English courses provide the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in English while obtaining the credits you’ll need to continue your education into further university studies.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school graduation OR 19 years of age by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry to Douglas College
  • Minimum overall grade average of 60% (or equivalent) in the final year of high school
  • Minimum final grade of “C” or 60% (or equivalent) in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programs
  • You must be at least 17 years of age by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry to Douglas College.
  • Some specialized programs may have other, or higher admission requirements in addition to the ones outlined above.
  • Due to the competitive nature of admissions into many programs at Douglas College, merely meeting the minimum admission requirements does not always guarantee admission.

Graduate academic requirements

  • Graduation from a recognized degree-granting post-secondary institution with a minimum 3-year bachelor's degree; and
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 60% (or equivalent) during the bachelor's degree program
  • Some specialized programs may have other, or higher admission requirements in addition to the ones outlined above.
  • For students transferring from other recognized post-secondary institutions in Canada, a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required (based on most recent full-time studies).
  • Due to the competitive nature of admissions into many programs at Douglas College, merely meeting the minimum admission requirements does not always guarantee admission.

English requirements

  • TOEFL iBT

    83 (minimum 21 in Writing for Post-Degree and Post-Baccalaureate programs)

  • IELTS Academic

    6.5 (no band below 6.0 for Post-Degree and Post-Baccalaureate programs)

  • Duolingo

    110

  • CAEL

    overall and essay score of 60

  • EIKEN

    Minimum placement of Grade 1

  • PTE

    56

English waivers

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Minimum grade of 3 or C
  • Advanced Placement (AP) English Language or Literature Minimum grade of 3 or C
  • Enrolment in a college or university level English or communication course (recognized B.C. post-secondary institutions only) Minimum grade of C recommended
  • Graduation from a recognized bachelor or master degree program at an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is the principle language may be accepted a proof of English (Depending on the program of study, the length of the program and time since graduation)

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • High school/college transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of a valid passport
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    CAD$21,238 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    CAD$21,238 per year

Funding

Douglas International Education Regional Entrance Award

  • Amount

    CAD$1,000 - CAD$2,000

  • Requirements

    No separate application necessary. Students will automatically be assessed upon application to Douglas College, and will be notified of this award when we send an offer of admission. Successful recipients typically have an above-average GPA (B equivalent or higher) and strong English language proficiency test scores (i.e. IELTS 7.0 and above, or equivalent). Available to students from: CIS countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan), Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia (Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal). Education Entrance Scholarships: CAD$2,500 Students are selected based on their previous academic performance and their engagement in their school, community and/or personal development.

Dr. Guangwei Ouyang International Education Entrance Scholarship

  • Amount

    CAD$2,500

  • Requirements

    Separate application required. Applicants must complete the entrance scholarship form (PDF) by the deadline and email it along with all supporting documents. Students must have already applied to Douglas College. Students are selected based on their previous academic performance and their engagement in their school, community and/or personal development. Students from all countries are eligible for these scholarships.

Continuing Student Global Citizenship Dean Award Award winners show commitment to global citizenship through their studies (course selection and experiences) and through their community engagement. Across contexts, they also demonstrate high levels of practical global competencies such as, perspective-taking, global self-awareness, critical thinking and intercultural communication skills.

  • Amount

    annual award is worth $1500 for each recipient

  • Requirements

    3.0 or better cumulative GPA at the time of application. Must have completed 21 or more credits at Douglas College. Must not have received the award before. 2 references (1 academic, 1 non-academic). Students must demonstrate outstanding commitment or contribution to community. Students must demonstrate a link between their studies and global citizenship.

Athletic Scholarships This scholarship was created by Guangwei Ouyang, former VP, International Education & Strategic Partnerships, in 2017, to support the recruitment of international student athletes to Douglas College. The purpose of the fund is to cover the difference between International and Domestic student tuition fees.

  • Amount

    A maximum of 5 eligible recipients will be chosen each academic year to receive up to CAD$7,000 towards their tuition.

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Visa requirements for Douglas College

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