Program at a glance
Credential
Associate Degree
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
2 years
Explore a wide variety of subjects
A broad education, a solid foundation
Start in September, January or May
This two-year, 20-course program will give you a well-rounded foundation in the general arts.
Build the program based on your interests and educational goals
A General Arts program gives you the flexibility to choose your own courses andchart your own academic path.
Choose from hundreds of courses in over40 different subject areasand check out current and upcoming classes using the myCamosun.
What's an Associate Degree?
An associate degree (AD) is designed to provide an educational experience that lays a solid foundation for further study. It is atwo-year academic programmade up of 20 university-level courses that can be used towards earning abachelor's degreeat Camosun or transferred into a University program.
Begin your university degree
If your goal is to complete a four-year degree in arts, science, education business or commerce, you may be able tocomplete half of it at Camosunwheretuition costs areabout 30% lower than BC universities.
This AD can also lead to a full block transfer to Royal Roads University'sprogram.
Small class sizes
Smaller class sizes mean more individual attention.
Program length
The General Arts Associate of Arts Degree program providessome flexibility with course choices and scheduling, you can study full-time or part-time, and potentially year-round.
Career ready
As a graduate, you can choose tocontinue your studies with a bachelor's degree.You'll also be ready for any career that requiresgood communications skills and wide general knowledge. This Associate Degree can lead to a full block transfer to Royal Roads University'sprogram.
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
Discover topics of study
Choose a specialization
If you wish to specialize in a discipline, we also have four other
Associate of Arts degreesto choose from.
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Tuition and Fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated Tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
General Arts, Associate of Arts Degree
$7,524 (domestic)
$32,864 (international)
General Arts, Associate of Arts Degree, Internship designation
$8,343 (domestic)
$35,142 (international)
General Arts, Associate of Arts Degree, Co-op designation
$9,034 (domestic)
$36,833 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission requirements
One of:
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
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Need help applying?
Find out more on How to Apply or speak to an Admissions Advisor.
Contact us
If you have admissions questions contact us today!
If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your classes contactartsci@camosun.caor the program chair.
Faculty/staff profile
Nicole Kilburn
Instructor, Anthropology & Archaeology Field Assistant Program
kilburn@camosun.ca
250-370-3344
Young 212A
Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
Contact information
School of Arts & Science
International students please contact Camosun International