International and Development Studies, Associate of Arts at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

The two-year Associate of Arts with an International and Development Studies option introduces essential issues in international development with a particular focus on Latin America. Students examine colonialism, gender, environment, health, education, human rights, fair trade and globalization.

Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Coursework is supplemented by independent study, lecture and discussion, with an optional field school or study tour and volunteer work with a community organization in the last semester.

Career pathways

Entry-level positions exist with non-governmental organizations, government agencies, international organisations, think tanks and development consultancies. Graduates can continue to a bachelor's degree.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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