Associate of Arts English

Associate Degree
Type Part Time Full Time
Length 2 years
Fees* Check the fee schedule
*All fees are an estimate.

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Overview 

Open up a world of employment opportunities with an Associate of Arts Degree in English. Employers in a wide range of fields value written and oral communication skills, creativity, and critical thinking abilities students gain in English programs.

Careers

The following is a partial list of careers open to those with an associate degree in English:

  • Technical writing
  • Copywriting and content creation
  • Advertising
  • Editing
  • Broadcasting and journalism
  • Corporate communications
  • Teaching
  • Foreign service officer
  • Government service worker
  • Librarian or archivist
  • Public relations
  • Research analyst

Associate degrees from CNC transfer into university programs and give you preferential admission at public universities and university-colleges in BC. (Consult the British Columbia Transfer Guide and check with CNC advisors to verify transferability of credits.)

What you will learn

  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Research ability
  • Critical thinking
  • Creativity

Courses

To complete an Associate of Arts Degree with an English concentration, you must complete 18 or more credits in English, with 9 of those credits being second-year courses, as part of the 60 credits required for an Associate of Arts degree. To ensure successful completion of your degree, consult a CNC advisor to create your degree program.

Entry Requirements

Spring 2027 Intake and Onwards

For applications to the Spring 2027 intake (January start), you must meet the following requirements:

Program Specific Recommendations

To allow for greater course selection it is recommended that students have the following high school subject in addition to the admission requirements:

  • Foundations of Math 11, or

We suggest that you consult with an Academic Advisor or the BC Transfer Guide when planning your Associate Degree to confirm the courses you take will satisfy the lower-level degree requirements at the University you plan to continue to.

Need help meeting these requirements? Check out our  options.

Open admission

Any program of study that does not have a selective admission process or fixed capacity and is on a “first qualified, first admitted” basis.

Invest in your future

Please check the fee schedule for up-to-date information.

These costs are an estimate and do not include books. Costs may change without notice. Student fees vary by campus.

Books for this program can be purchased from the bookstore.

Paying for college

We're here to help. You can apply for scholarships and bursaries through CNC. We can also help you find loans and other funding.  Visit Financial aid to find out how.

Salaries and employment

Looking for a job? Check the student employment opportunities.

Highlights

8,270

Projected Job Openings

For people working in advertising (WorkBC).

$77,340

Average Annual Earnings

For Journalists (WorkBC).

2.8% Growth Rate

For Employment in Broadcasting

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