Arts: Diploma
Description
The Diploma of Arts degree is an exit credential which lays a foundation for further study. This credential provides a rigorous grounding in the Arts that prepares students for employment, global citizenship and helps students develop critical thinking skills and a sense of social engagement.
Admission Requirements
The Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, apply to this program.
Curricular Requirements
This diploma includes 60 semester credit hours in university level studies including the following courses.
First Year
- Six credits of first-year English
- Any other eight courses with university transfer credit
Second Year
Any other ten university studies courses including two chosen from the following disciplines:
- Creative Writing or English at the 2000 level,
- History,
- Music (with the exception of private lessons),
- Philosophy,
- Political Science, and
- Sociology at the 1200 level or higher.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Arts.
At a Glance
Faculty of Arts
Program Type:
- Undergraduate
Credential Granted:
- Diploma
Offered At:
Langley
Richmond
Surrey
Start Date(s):
September
January
May
Intake Type:
Open intake
Format:
Full-time
Part-time
Minimum Credits Required:
- 60
Instructional Cycle:
- Semester-based
Curriculum Effective Date:
- 01-Sep-2011
Applying to KPU:
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