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Deadlines

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  • Each institution and sometimes each program sets its own dates
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October 1Fall (September): applications openStanding annual entry · Every year
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  • applicants following this programme's specific-intake process
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

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Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through EducationPlannerBC
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Official secondary-school transcript
    • UFV requires an official transcript to verify graduation and each program's course requirements.
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  4. Step 4$55.95 domestic undergraduate application fee
    • Follow the university’s instructions for this required application item.
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  5. Step 5Apply online through UFV Admissions.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  6. Step 6Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/apply . Note: Applicants may identify their intended areas of study at the time of application. All applicants will officially declare a major, major-minor combination, or double major between 30 and 60 credits. Additional documents required for a complete application: Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all post-secondary institutions attended (excluding UFV) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details. To retain their original application date, students should order early so transcripts arrive within two weeks of the date the application is mailed or submitted. For secondary school entrance, a final official transcript (if graduated). For students currently in Grade 12, final grades are due August 3.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways
Degree entrance requirements

Applicants to the named degree; each secondary-school, university or alternate option retains its own conditions

  • Option 1: Secondary school (for students with secondary school graduation only)
  • B.C. applicants
  • B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
  • A minimum grade of C+ in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (see Note) and a minimum of a B average in two additional Approved Grade 12 courses . Note: Students may also present English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, AP English, or IB English A (standard level or higher level), or out-of-province equivalent.
  • Out-of-province applicants
  • Students will be considered on the basis of courses equivalent to Approved B.C. Grade 12 courses . See the Admissions section of the calendar for more information on equivalents to B.C. secondary school graduation.
  • Out-of-country applicants
  • Students must have B.C. secondary school graduation equivalency, meet the prerequisites for ENGL 105 or CMNS 125 , and have completed an equivalent average of B (equated to the UFV grading system) in two academic Grade 12 courses.
  • Alternatives to secondary school graduation
  • Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate diploma program, the B.C. Graduation diploma (B.C. Adult Dogwood), or the General Educational Development (GED) certificate may be considered to have the equivalent of B.C. secondary school graduation for admission purposes.
  • Option 2: University entrance (for students who have attended some post-secondary school)
  • Prerequisites for ENGL 105 or CMNS 125 .
  • One of the following: Completion of a minimum of 30 credits in courses numbered at the 100 level and above, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 on all credits attempted. Completion of a minimum of 9 credits at the 100 level and above, transferable to a degree program, with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on all credits attempted. Completion of a post-secondary career or technical diploma (minimum of two years post-secondary credit) from a recognized Canadian or International post-secondary institution, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 (equated to the UFV grading system), calculated on all courses taken. Completion of a three- or four-year Bachelor's degree from a recognized Canadian or International institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.00 (equated to the UFV grading system). Students who have completed a previous degree are governed by UFV's Subsequent and Concurrent Bachelor Degree policy (98) .
  • Note: All applications with repeated courses will be evaluated using the highest grade for a single or multiple repeats.
  • Option 3: Combined post-secondary/secondary school admission
  • Students who have attended or are currently attending a post-secondary institution, have fewer than 30 credits applicable for BA entrance at the time they apply for admission, and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 on all post-secondary courses attempted, may be considered for admission based on secondary school requirements. Students who do not meet these requirements might consider Qualifying Studies and/or a meeting with an Academic Advisor. Note: All applications with repeated courses will be evaluated using the highest grade for a single or multiple repeats. When to apply Applications are accepted for entrance to the Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters. For application deadlines, see Specific intake application process . How to apply Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/apply . Note: Applicants may identify their intended areas of study at the time of application. All applicants will officially declare a major, major-minor combination, or double major between 30 and 60 credits. Additional documents required for a complete application: Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all post-secondary institutions attended (excluding UFV) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details. To retain their original application date, students should order early so transcripts arrive within two weeks of the date the application is mailed or submitted. For secondary school entrance, a final official transcript (if graduated). For students currently in Grade 12, final grades are due August 3. Applicants will be advised of an admission decision and, if accepted, will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required prior to registration (see the Fees and Other Costs section) and will be applied toward tuition fees. In cases where course work is in progress, an admission decision may be made conditional upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is due by the end of the first week in August for the September intake. Basis for admission decision Applicants who meet the entrance requirements will be admitted in order of their application date. This date is set when an application, all required documentation, and the application fee have been submitted. Fees and additional costs See the Fees and Other Costs section. Books and additional supplies cost approximately $100 per course. Program duration The Bachelor of Arts degree program can be completed in four years of full-time study, with students taking 10 courses per calendar year. Program requirements The BA is divided into four learning areas: Core competencies Second language competency Subject-area specialization General electives Students design their degree by selecting courses from within these four learning areas to meet the following requirements: 120 credits, of which 60 credits must be completed at UFV. One major, of which 50% of the upper-level credits must be completed at UFV. (Students may combine their major with another major, or with one or more minors or extended minors.) 65 credits in Arts subjects. 55 credits in any subject at the university level (100-level and above). At least 45 upper-level credits, of which 30 credits must be completed at UFV. Core competencies Students must complete courses in each of the following core competency areas: Writing foundation Communication Critical thinking Quantitative literacy Scientific practice Civic engagement, global citizenship, and pluralism Career integration Note: A single course may not be used to satisfy more than one program requirement. Writing foundation One of the following courses, completed within the first 30 credits: Course Title Credits CMNS 125 Introduction to Professional Communication 3 ENGL 105 Academic Writing 3 ENGL 091 Provincial-Level English, with an A or better 3 ENGL 099 Pre-University Composition, with an A or better 1.5 or English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with an A or better Note: Students who have taken CMNS 120 prior to Fall 2021 can use that course to satisfy this requirement. Communication One of the following courses, completed within the first 60 credits: Course Title Credits AH 100 History of Art and Culture in a Global Context 3 AH 101 Art and Culture in the West to 1400 3 AH 102 Art and Culture in the West from 1400 to the Present 3 AH 204 Indigenous Art of the Northwest Coast 3 CMNS 126 Communicating Visually in Organizations 3 CMNS 175 Writing for the Internet 3 CMNS 235 Public Speaking 3 CMNS 251 Professional Report Writing 3 ENGL 210 The Art of the Essay 3 GD 101 Fundamentals of Design 3 GD 102 History of Graphic Design 3 SOC 254 Writing for Social Sciences 3 THEA 111 Performance Skills for Work and Life 3 THEA 112 Acting Fundamentals 3 VA 113 Introduction to Drawing 3 or Any 100-level or higher FREN, GERM, HALQ, JAPN, MAND, PUNJ, RUSS, or SPAN course 2-6 Critical thinking Required course, completed within the first 30 credits: Course Title Credits PHIL 100 Reasoning: An Introduction to Critical Thinking 3 Quantitative literacy One of the following courses, completed within the first 60 credits: Course Title Credits ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 GEOG 252 Explanation in Geography: Quantitative Methods 3 MATH 105 Math for the Elementary School Teacher 4 MATH 110 Pre-Calculus Math 4 MATH 111 Calculus I 4 MATH 123 Everyday Math and Stats 3 MATH 140 Algebra and Functions for Business 3 MATH 141 Calculus for Business 3 PSYC 110 Applied Statistical Analysis in Psychology 3 STAT 104 Introductory Statistics 4 STAT 106 Statistics I 4 Scientific practice One of the following courses, completed within the first 60 credits: Course Title Credits AGRI 123 Horticulture Skills I 3 AGRI 124 Introduction to Horticulture 3 AGRI 129 Horticulture Skills II 3 AGRI 163 Pest Biology and Identification 3 AGRI 204 Introduction to Soils and Soil Fertility 3 AGRI 237 Introduction to the Health of Farm Animals 3 AGRI 238 Equine Production and Management 3 ASTR 101 Solar System and History of Astronomy 3 ASTR 103 Astronomy: The Solar System 4 ASTR 104 Stars, Galaxies, and the Cosmos 4 BIO 105 Human Biology 3 BIO 106 Ecology from an Urban Perspective 4 BIO 111 Introductory Biology I 5 CHEM 110 Introductory Chemistry 4 CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry I 5 ENV 111 Environmental Issues and Strategies (formerly GEOG 111) GEOG 103 The Physical Environment 4 GEOG 105 Natural Hazards and Hollywood 3 GEOG 116 Earth Rocks 4 KIN 163 Introduction to Exercise Physiology 4 KIN 170 Basic Human Anatomy 4 PHYS 100 Introductory Physics I 4 PHYS 101 Introductory General Physics: Mechanics and Fluids 5 PHYS 105 Heat, Waves, and Optics 5 PHYS 111 Mechanics 5 PSYC 202 Research Methods in Psychology 4 Civic engagement, global citizenship, and pluralism One of the following courses, completed within the first 60 credits: Course Title Credits AIS 210 Introduction to Work and Labour Studies 3 ANTH 111 First Nations of British Columbia – Traditional Cultures 3 CMNS 180 Introduction to Intercultural Communication 3 ENGL 228 Indigenous Literature 3 FILM 211 Film in a Global Age 3 FREN 103 French Study Tour 3 FREN 203 Study Tour in French: Language and Culture 3 FREN 245 Cultures of the Francophone World 3 GDS 100 Introduction to Global Development Ideas and Practices (formerly also offered as GEOG 109) 3 GDS 204 Development in the African Continent 3 GDS 260 Gender and Global Development 3 HIST 103 Stó:lō History 3 HIST 116 Modern East Asia: From 1600 to Recent Times 3 HIST 161/ LAS 161 Aztecs, Mayas, and Spaniards 3 HIST 162/ LAS 162 ¡Revolución! Politics, Protest, and Culture in Modern Latin American History 3 HIST 205 British Columbia: Pre-Contact to the Present 3 HIST 227 History of Indigenous-Newcomer Relations in Canada 3 HIST 236 Modern Japan: Society and Culture from Samurai to Anime 3 HIST 242 History of the United States since 1865 3 HIST 264 History of India: Akbar to Independence 3 INNV 200 Applied Innovation and Changemaking 3 JAPN 103 Japanese Study Tour: Language and Culture 3 JAPN 251 Introduction to Japanese Society and Culture 3 LAS 200/ SOC 200 Social Issues in Latin America 3 LING 210 Language, Culture, and Society 3 MAND 210 Chinese Culture and Civilization 3 PACS 100 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies 3 PACS 200 Conflict Analysis and Peacebuilding in the Fraser Valley 3 POSC 100 Introduction to Politics 3 POSC 110 Introduction to Canadian Politics 3 POSC 120 Ideology and Politics 3 POSC 230 Democracies and Authoritarian Regimes 3 POSC 260 International Relations and Global Politics 3 POSC 297 Introduction to Public Policy 3 SJGS 100 Social Justice for Social Change 3 SJGS 101 Stewardship for Justice and Reconciliation 3 SOC 250 Sociology of Development: The Global South (formerly also offered as GDS 250) 3 Career integration One of the following courses, completed within the first 60 credits: Course Title Credits AIS 299 Professional Practices I (formerly ARTS 299) 3 INNV 200 Applied Innovation and Changemaking 3 PACS 201 Equity-Based Dialogue and Engagement 3 Plus one of the following courses: Course Title Credits AIS 380 Practicum/Internship I (formerly ARTS 380) 3 AIS 399 Professional Practices II (formerly PORT 399) 3 AIS 480 Practicum/Internship II (formerly ARTS 480) (with approval) 3 CMNS 412 Communications Practicum 4 COOP 110 Co-op Work Term I (see Note) 3 ENV 412 Environmental Practicum 4 IPK 402 Indigenous Studies Field Work Practicum 3 GDS 400 Global Development Capstone 3 HIST 401 Practicum in History 4 INNV 300 Innovation by Design: Relational Approaches to Changemaking 3 PHIL 495 Honours Tutorial 3 PLAN 464/ GD 464 Community Planning and Development: Local Applied Studio 4 PLAN 466/ GD 466 Community Planning and Development: International Studio 5 PSYC 490 Honours Seminar 3 SJGS 300 Social Justice and Global Stewardship Practicum/Internship 6 SJGS 395 Participatory Methodologies for Social Justice 3 Note: COOP 110 is a 6-credit course. 3 credits will be used for this requirement and 3 credits will be counted as elective credit. Students must be admitted to the Co-operative Education program in order to take COOP courses. Students are encouraged to complete the Co-operative Education option by completing COOP 120 and COOP 130 as electives in the BA. Second language competency All BA students will demonstrate competency in a language other than English, equivalent to B.C. secondary school Grade 11. Students meet competency by one of the following: Successfully completing any Grade 11 secondary school second language course. Successfully completing any language immersion program, such as French Immersion. Graduating from a secondary school in which the language of instruction is not English. Graduating from a post-secondary institution in which the language of instruction is not English. Successfully completing any Modern Language 101 course, such as SPAN 101 or MAND 101, at UFV. Successfully completing a second language course at another institution which transfers to UFV and is equivalent to a Modern Languages 101 course or higher. Successfully completing Levels 1, 2, and 3 of American Sign Language (ASL). Students who have gained second language competency through other means may contact Modern Languages to inquire about an assessment. Note: A single course may not be used to satisfy more than one program requirement. Subject-area specialization To plan and declare a major, double major, or major combined with one or more minors or extended minors, students should book an appointment with an Academic Advisor at ufv.ca/advising . When to declare BA students must declare an Arts major (or Honours) b etween 30 and 60 credits. Students who do not declare by 60 credits will be blocked from registering in further courses. Declaration requirements Minimum CGPA of 2.00 on all credits attempted. Minimum grade of C in each of the three required courses for the subject discipline, unless otherwise stated. Completion of the writing and critical thinking core competencies. What to declare BA students must declare an Arts major (or Honours) from the list of available declaration options below. Students may add a second major or combine their major with one or more minors or extended minors, but should consult with an Academic Advisor early in their degree (typically first or second year). Additional specializations can be from an area outside of Arts. In considering any combination, students should be aware of the following: The same lower-level courses cannot be used to satisfy the requirements for more than one specialization. Two upper-level courses (up to 8 upper-level credits) may be shared between specializations. Combining two or more specializations may require more than 120 credits. Students wishing to complete a minor as a stand-alone specialization, or in combination with another minor, are encouraged to explore the Bachelor of Integrated Studies . Students wishing to complete two extended minors or minors in Art History, Creative Writing, Graphic and Digital Design, Media and Communication Studies, Theatre, or Visual Arts, are encouraged to explore the Bachelor of Fine Arts . Available declaration options Honours Creative Writing English Geography History Philosophy Psychology Majors Communication Economics English French Geography History Indigenous Studies Mathematics Peace and Conflict Studies Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology/Anthropology Sociology Theatre Minors and extended minors Anthropology Art History (unavailable until further notice) Communication Creative Writing Criminal Justice Economics English French Geography Global Development Studies Graphic and Digital Design History Indigenous Studies Journalism Latin American Studies Mathematics Mathematics (Statistics option) Media and Communication Studies Peace and Conflict Studies Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology Spanish Language and Culture Theatre Visual Arts Any non-arts minor available at UFV All Arts Honours, majors, minors, and extended minors are aligned with UFV’s Institutional Learning Outcomes . General electives To plan and/or explore elective course options please book an appointment with an Academic Advisor at ufv.ca/advising . For complete details on course offerings see the course descriptions section. Important notes The number of students wanting to enter any Arts Honours, major, extended minor, or minor program may exceed capacity. Departments reserve the right to select competitively if necessary. The basis for selection is applicant GPA on required lower-level prerequisites; students in the BA will have priority. UFV cannot guarantee available seats in required program courses on demand. Students may not combine the following: A Mathematics major, extended minor, or minor with a Mathematics (Statistics option) minor A Sociology/Anthropology major with extended minors or minors in Sociology or Anthropology An English major, Creative Writing concentration or an English Honours, Creative Writing with a Creative Writing extended minor or minor Co-operative Education option The Co-operative Education option provides students with the opportunity to acquire paid, career-related work experience in conjunction with their studies in the Bachelor of Arts degree program. See the Co-operative Education section for more details. Courses at other institutions UFV students who wish to take course at another institution for credit toward the Bachelor of Arts must obtain permission in advance from an Academic Advisor. A Letter of Permission request is available at ufv.ca/registrar/forms or can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. Students must be in good standing (CGPA > 2.00) to receive a Letter of Permission. When approval has been granted, the Office of the Registrar will issue a Letter of Permission to the student. Residency and transfer credit policies apply. Relevant policies Course Repeat policy (86): Students are not permitted to register for the same course more than three times. Students wishing to register for a course for a fourth time should connect with the Student Rights and Responsibilities Office . All attempts will be recorded on the transcript, but only the highest grade will be included in the GPA. Transfer courses are considered in the number of attempts. A “W” or “AU” course is not counted as a duplication. Multiple repeats of the same course count as a single duplication. Undergraduate Continuance policy (92): Students must have a CGPA of at least 2.00 to remain in good academic standing. Failure to meet or maintain a 2.00 will result in restrictions on registration and may lead to academic suspension. Subsequent and Concurrent Bachelor Degree policy (98): Students who have already completed a degree at the bachelor’s level may be granted an additional bachelor’s degree provided that the two degrees are different, and that the student has met the program requirements. Students will complete at least one third of the total credits required for the additional degree, including at least 30 additional upper-level credits, beyond the credits taken in the first or concurrent degree. All 30 upper-level credits must be obtained through completion of UFV courses. Transfer Credit policy (107) and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) policy (94): Students who successfully complete academic course work at another post-secondary institution can transfer this credit to UFV to satisfy BA degree requirements. They can also earn academic credit through an assessment of prior learning. Residency To meet the residency requirement of the BA, the following restrictions apply: Of the 120 credits for the BA, 60 must be completed at UFV. Of the 45 upper-level credits for the BA, 30 must be completed at UFV. For an honours, major, extended minor, or minor program, at least 50% of the required upper-level credits in the specific Arts discipline must be completed at UFV. Graduation requirements Students are responsible for ensuring they are eligible to graduate, and should regularly consult with an Academic Advisor. To be eligible to graduate, students must have: Completed the BA program with a minimum program GPA of 2.00 on all courses applicable to the degree. Completed all the requirements of their majors/extended minors/minors with a minimum program GPA of 2.00. Earned a minimum CGPA of 2.00 in all upper-level courses required for graduation. Earned a minimum CGPA of 2.00, calculated on all 100-level or higher UFV courses attempted. No more than five course duplications (with the exception of THEA 199 and THEA 299 when a grade of D or better is achieved). Students must apply for graduation in the first month of their final semester. Visit the Graduation webpage for more information. The final deadline for students who wish to attend the June Convocation ceremony is April 1 of each year, with all program requirements completed by April 30. Course listings For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section. Return to main Arts page
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Application and acceptance documents

Degree applicants; transcripts, deposits or pre-acceptance documents apply at the named stage

  • Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/apply . Note: Applicants may identify their intended areas of study at the time of application. All applicants will officially declare a major, major-minor combination, or double major between 30 and 60 credits. Additional documents required for a complete application: Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all post-secondary institutions attended (excluding UFV) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details. To retain their original application date, students should order early so transcripts arrive within two weeks of the date the application is mailed or submitted. For secondary school entrance, a final official transcript (if graduated). For students currently in Grade 12, final grades are due August 3.
  • Applicants will be advised of an admission decision and, if accepted, will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required prior to registration (see the Fees and Other Costs section) and will be applied toward tuition fees.
  • In cases where course work is in progress, an admission decision may be made conditional upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is due by the end of the first week in August for the September intake.
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Domestic general eligibility and programme admission

Canadian citizens and permanent residents; general UFV eligibility is distinct from a degree offer

  • General eligibility can be established by BC secondary graduation/equivalent, at least 9 UFV or transferable postsecondary credits with GPA 2.00 across all attempted credits, or age 19 by the first class day. The age 17 and one-year-out-of-school alternative is only for preparatory programmes.
  • Most postsecondary programmes still require secondary graduation/equivalent, while some accept mature or postsecondary-credit applicants. The chosen programme controls prerequisites, grades, written statements and references. Postsecondary English proficiency is also required. Meeting a general category does not waive these conditions or guarantee a competitive seat. No held numeric admission minimum is changed.
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Graduation equivalence for other Canadian jurisdictions

Applicants educated outside BC in Canadian secondary schools or Quebec CEGEP

  • Grade 12 graduation is the stated equivalent for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario graduates from 2003 onward, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The Quebec equivalent is secondary school plus one full academic year at CEGEP. Ontario graduates before 2003 follow the separately published six-OAC/Grade 13 legacy rule.
  • UFV establishes equivalents for required BC school subjects and accepts equivalent approved Grade 12 courses from other jurisdictions. A graduation equivalence does not remove subject prerequisites. The separately linked international credential inventory has not been certified.
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Alternative secondary-graduation credentials

Full IB Diploma, ABE Provincial diploma, BC Adult Graduation diploma or GED applicants

  • These completed credentials may be considered equivalent to BC secondary graduation. Where a programme or course requires a particular secondary-school subject, the applicant must still provide an official transcript showing its final grade. IB Standard/Higher Level diploma courses and AP courses are usually accepted as the same-discipline Grade 12 academic equivalent, subject to the actual assessment.
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Petition for Special Admission

Applicants who do not meet stated admission requirements

  • Apply to UFV and submit a rationale, transcripts and a UFV advisor/counsellor reference with the Special Admission request to the Admissions Manager for Undergraduate Education Committee consideration. Testing, provincial examinations, an interview or an essay may also be required. The policy advises applying at least one month before the semester. A petition does not guarantee admission or waive a programme prerequisite automatically.
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Readmission after absence or first-semester nonattendance

Previously admitted UFV students

  • Readmission is required after one calendar year without attending courses, failure to register in the first semester, or complete withdrawal during the first semester. Some Health Sciences and Trades programmes require continuous enrolment, so their programme rules must be checked separately.
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Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete 120 credits, including 60 credits at UFV, 65 Arts credits and one major.
ReferencesUFV 2026/27 published graduation-credit inputsUFV · native department programme Quick FactsUFV 2026/27 eligible degrees and complete co-op conditions
Required courses and electives
  • Complete 45 upper-level credits, including 30 upper-level credits at UFV.
  • Published degree minimum:120 credits. Programme-specific upper-level, major, residency and other graduation requirements also apply.
ReferencesUFV 2026/27 published graduation-credit inputsUFV · native department programme Quick FactsUFV 2026/27 eligible degrees and complete co-op conditions

Program facts

Entering averageNot researched

The admission average has not been researched for this program.

Co-opCo-op option

Optional co-operative education combines BA study with paid career-related work experience.

UFV BA degree duration, requirements and co-op option

Optional degree co-op requires three paid work terms of at least 420 hours each. Entry requires full-time study, two completed full-time semesters,CGPA 2.67, training/advising and enough time remaining. Placements are competitive and not guaranteed; international documentation conditions apply and current requirements should be confirmed. Programme rules determine whether co-op credits count within the degree.

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UFV BA degree duration, requirements and co-op optionCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Apply to this entry program. Choose a major later; some majors require university courses or separate selection.

Communication

BA

Published requirements

Courses

Separate study choices within this entry program. Each course block belongs to its named choice; it is not required of every student in the degree.

Communication10 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded.

  • CMNS 180Introduction to Intercultural Communication3 credits

    Students explore theory and practice relating to cross-cultural knowledge, awareness, and understanding; investigate similarities and differences among their own and other worldviews and identities; practice verbal and non-verbal intercultural skills; and learn about the importance of self-reflexivity, flexibility, and mindfulness in their intercultural interactions.

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  • MACS 110Introduction to Media and Cultural Studies3 credits

    Introduces foundational theories in media and cultural studies, including political economy, semiotics, and audience influence and reception studies.

    UFV exact published course content from the held native catalogue
  • CMNS 316Communicating for Social Media3 credits

    Students will learn strategic social media planning and writing.

    UFV exact published course content from the held native catalogue
  • CMNS 320Editing Principles and Applications3 credits

    Students will examine the types, principles, and processes of editing in a variety of contexts: journalistic, academic, technical, and business.

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  • CMNS 390Designing User-friendly Guides, Manuals, and Instructions3 credits

    Students will learn to create effective end-user documentation in print and online formats using digital tools and communication strategies.

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  • BUS 320Business Research Methods3 credits

    Students examine different research methodologies and their application to various business research problems using qualitative and quantitative data.

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  • IPK 344Research in Action: Indigenous Meaning Making (formerly also offered as ANTH 344/SOC 344)
  • CMNS 325Writing for the Sciences and Technologies3 credits

    An introduction to advanced principles and applications of written and oral communication for the sciences.

    UFV 2026–27 exact native course-credit header
  • CMNS 360Communicating for Change3 credits

    Students practice advocacy writing at an advanced level.

    UFV 2026–27 exact native course-credit header
  • CMNS 412Communications Practicum4 credits

    Supervised practical applied experience in community and public relations or professional writing and speaking.

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Economics11 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded.

  • ECON 100Principles of Microeconomics3 credits

    Examines a wide range of microeconomic concepts related to markets and market behavior, with a focus on how the price mechanism allocates resources.

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  • ECON 101Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits

    Develops a basic understanding of economy-wide issues.

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  • STAT 106Statistics I4 credits

    An introduction to descriptive statistics, sampling, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, and analysis of variances, including multiple linear regression and one-way ANOVA.

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  • MATH 111Calculus I4 credits

    Differential calculus of a function of one variable, in the context of elementary functions (algebraic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic).

    UFV 2026–27 exact native course-credit header
  • MATH 141Calculus for Business3 credits

    Functions used in business, economics, and social science are analyzed, using techniques of single-variable differential and integral calculus, and the applications of these results are interpreted.

    UFV 2026–27 exact native course-credit header
  • BUS 145Introductory Financial Accounting3 credits

    Financial statements tell the story of the life of a business.

    UFV 2026/27 native course content
  • BUS 143Introductory Financial Accounting I3 credits

    Financial statements tell the story of the life of a business.

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  • BUS 249Introduction to Finance3 credits

    Valuation of cash is the essence of business and all studies in finance.

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  • ECON 307Managerial Economics3 credits

    Applies intermediate microeconomic analysis to business and economic decision-making.

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  • ECON 326Introductory Econometrics3 credits

    Introduces econometric methods to analyze relationships between variables of interest and outcome variables using statistical software.

    UFV exact published course content from the held native catalogue
  • ECON 410Macroeconomics and Financial Markets3 credits

    Examines macroeconomic phenomena with a focus on the economic function of financial markets.

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UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
English53 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. Plus: 3 credits. Plus: 6 credits. 16 credits from ENGL 301–490: 16 credits. Four credits of upper-level ENGL, excluding courses designated as creative writing (see Note 2): 4 credits. Plus: 8 credits.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
French21 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. Plus: 12 credits.

  • FREN 101French Language I3 credits
  • FREN 102French Language II3 credits
  • LING 101An Introduction to Language3 credits
  • FREN 219Intermediate French Composition3 credits
  • FREN 215Intermediate French I
  • FREN 216Intermediate French II
  • FREN 230Intermediate French for French Immersion Students
  • FREN 319Advanced French Composition4 credits
  • FREN 315Introduction to French Literature
  • FREN 316Introduction to Franco-Canadian and Quebecois Literature
  • FREN 325Phonetics and Pronunciation: The Silky Sounds of French
  • FREN 342Advanced French Oral Communication
  • FREN 345Cinéma français et québécois depuis 1950
  • FREN 361Special Topics in French
  • FREN 415Myths, Legends, and Tales in Francophone Literatures
  • FREN 420French Translation and Comparative Stylistics
  • FREN 430French Applied Linguistics
  • FREN 450Special Topics in French I (see Note 1)
  • FREN 451Special Topics in French II (see Note 1)
  • FREN 452Special Topics in French III (see Note 1)
  • FREN 460Special Topics in French (see Note 2)
UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Geography13 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. Electives: 18 credits. Electives: 9 credits.

  • ENV 111Environmental Issues and Strategies (formerly GEOG 111)3 credits
  • GEOG 130Geography of Canada3 credits

    This geographic introduction to the land now known as Canada examines the landscape through cultural, social, political, economic, environmental, and physical lenses.

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  • ENV 212Environmental Field and Lab Techniques (see Notes)4 credits
  • GEOG 103The Physical Environment (see Note 1)
  • GEOG 201Climate and People4 credits

    An exploration of the physical processes responsible for determining Earth’s weather and climate.

    UFV2026/27 exact course content
  • GEOG 202Understanding Your Earth: Landforms and Processes4 credits

    Describes and explains the geomorphic processes that result in the origin, evolution, morphology, and distribution of landforms in British Columbia and elsewhere.

    UFV 2026–27 exact native course-credit header
  • GEOG 240World Regional Geography3 credits

    Provides students with a broad overview of the physical, socio-political and cultural characteristics of different regions of the world, using the concepts and tools of geography.

    UFV exact published course content from the held native catalogue
  • GEOG 241Social Geography: The Urban Experience3 credits

    An introduction to geographical interrelationships between society, spatial change, social justice, and intercultural processes within urban environments.

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  • GEOG 253Introduction to Geographic Information Systems4 credits

    This course explores how to manage, map, and analyze information related to our world using a geographic information system (GIS).

    UFV 2026–27 exact native course-credit header
  • GEOG 252Explanation in Geography: Quantitative Methods3 credits

    A numerical approach to problem-solving in geography.

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  • GEOG 256Knowledge and Ethics in Geographic and Environmental Research3 credits

    Examines the ethical dimensions of geographic and environmental data collection, knowledge construction, and decision-making.

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  • GEOG 358Forensic Geographic Information Systems
  • GEOG 359GIS Applications for Business3 credits

    An introduction to desktop and web GIS for business operators in agriculture, real estate, insurance, and logistics to make informed decisions on their business resiliency in the face of climate change, support Indigenous businesses, and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in their operations.

    UFV 2026–27 exact native course-credit header
UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
History32 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. An additional nine lower-level HIST credits: 9 credits. An additional 24 credits in upper-level HIST: 24 credits. Four credits of 300-level HIST: 4 credits. Plus: 4 credits. Plus: 8 credits. Nine lower-level HIST credits: 9 credits. 16 upper-level HIST credits: 16 credits.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Indigenous Studies23 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded.

  • HALQ 101Halq'eméylem Language I3 credits

    An introduction to the Upriver Halq’eméylem language.

    UFV exact published course content from the held native catalogue
  • HALQ 102Halq'eméylem Language II3 credits

    Students advance their Halq’eméylem knowledge and skills in reading, writing, and speaking the language.

    UFV exact published course content from the held native catalogue
  • IPK 102Introduction to Indigenous Peoples Knowledges3 credits

    Students are introduced to the impacts of colonization and processes of decolonization in the development and preservation of Indigenous knowledges.

    UFV2026/27 exact course content
  • IPK 202Introduction to Indigenous Resurgence3 credits

    Students examine the variety of ways in which Indigenous peoples around the world have resisted colonization, revitalized Indigenous knowledges, and shaped Indigenous identities in both the past and the present.

    UFV 2026/27 native course content
  • IPK 275Indigenous Education: Contemporary Issues and Policies (formerly FNST 275)3 credits
  • IPK 277Indigenous Art: Stories and Protocols3 credits

    With a focus on B.C., learners explore the evolution of Indigenous art and stories, from precontact protocols and practice through to contemporary applications.

    UFV 2026–27 exact native course-credit header
  • HIST 103Stó:lō History3 credits

    An introduction to the history of the Stó:lō and their relations with outsiders (early traders, miners, and then settlers) from the turn of the nineteenth century to recent times.

    UFV 2026–27 exact native course-credit header
  • IPK 105Introduction to Stó:lō People and Communities (formerly FNST 101)
  • IPK 106Stó:lō Ways of Healing and Helping (formerly FNST 102)
  • IPK 205Stó:lō Social and Governing Structures (formerly FNST 202)
  • IPK 206Stó:lō and Salish Communications and Worldview (formerly FNST 201)
  • IPK 302Colonial Trauma, Residential Schools, and Resilience3 credits

    Explores the pervasive impact that trauma can have upon human lives.

    UFV exact published course content from the held native catalogue
  • IPK 332Indigenous Governance and Leadership3 credits

    Students examine effective Indigenous governing principles and gain insight into Indigenous leadership exploring Indigenous histories, realities, and challenges.

    UFV 2026/27 native course content
  • IPK 344Research in Action: Indigenous Meaning Making (formerly also offered as ANTH 344/SOC 344)3 credits
  • IPK 386Braiding Indigenous Knowledges, Practices, and Worldviews3 credits
  • IPK 403Indigenous Studies Capstone3 credits

    Students working both in the classroom and in an Indigenous community will apply an Indigenous research methodology in one of the following specific issue areas: land and treaty making, resource management, Indigenous governance, social justice and education, or health.

    UFV exact published course content from the held native catalogue
  • ADED 365Adult Education in Canada: Indigenous Peoples3 credits

    Explores the history of and movements associated with adult education as they impact Indigenous peoples in Canada.

    UFV exact published course content from the held native catalogue
  • HALQ 301Advanced Upriver Halq’eméylem I
  • HALQ 302Advanced Upriver Halq’eméylem II: Introduction to Storytelling
  • HIST 327Settler-Indigenous Relations in New Zealand and Canada4 credits

    Examines Indigenous-settler Relationships in New Zealand and Canada, from pre-contact to 2000.

    UFV exact published course content from the held native catalogue
  • IPK 401Indigenous Worldviews and Spirituality3 credits

    Students explore ways Indigenous spirituality differs from Western practices and the impact on Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews, and ways of relating in the world.

    UFV2026/27 exact course content
  • IPK 402Indigenous Studies Field Work Practicum3 credits

    Students apply classroom and disciplinary learning to work as a practicum with Indigenous communities, agencies, and/or government offices.

    UFV exact published course content from the held native catalogue
  • IPK 404Directed Studies in Indigenous Studies3 credits

    Students independently identify an issue, theme, or problem associated with Indigenous Studies and work with a faculty supervisor to produce a substantial research project.

    UFV exact published course content from the held native catalogue
UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Mathematics15 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. Plus: 6 credits. Plus: 3 credits. Plus: 9 credits.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Peace and Conflict Studies60 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Philosophy32 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Political Science15 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. Three additional credits of lower-level POSC: 3 credits. 18 additional credits of upper-level POSC: 18 credits. 15 credits of upper-level POSC: 15 credits.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Psychology9 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. Plus: 27 credits. 15 credits of upper-level PSYC (see Note): 15 credits.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Sociology/Anthropology54 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Sociology11 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. Plus: 9 credits. Plus: 24 credits. Plus: 6 credits. 8 additional credits of upper-level SOC (see Note): 8 credits. 16 credits of upper-level SOC (see Note): 16 credits.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Theatre23 listed

Named courses across the linked calendar section's requirements and options. Major, minor and route lists can overlap; this is not a timetable. Discontinued courses and course-recognition categories are excluded. Electives: 12-14 credits.

UFV 2026–27 academic calendar programme requirements
Study routes

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  • Global Development Studies minor
  • Global Development Studies extended minor
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Undergraduate courses numbered 100–400

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2026–27 · Per credit · CAD

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Tuition$169.94 / credit

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