Bachelor of Arts (BA), Honours, Majors, and Minors

Program Overview

Vancouver Island University's Bachelor of Arts program empowers students to customize their education, honing critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills. With a focus on social and cultural perspectives, graduates are equipped for success in diverse fields, including education, journalism, government, and business. The program's emphasis on written and spoken communication, creative thinking, and problem-solving prepares students to navigate challenges and excel in their chosen careers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Vancouver Island University (VIU) offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Arts (BA) program with a wide selection of Honours, Majors, and Minors options. Building on VIU's strong record of arts undergraduate education, this program aims to empower students to hone in on their areas of interest. With a focus on customization, students can tailor their experience to develop critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills. The BA degree equips graduates with a social and cultural perspective that is arguably unique. The program's emphasis on written and spoken communication, creative thinking, and problem-solving empowers students to navigate various challenges and excel in diverse fields.

Careers:

VIU's BA graduates pursue successful careers in various industries or continue into postgraduate studies. The program's emphasis on critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and social and cultural awareness prepares graduates for success in fields such as education, journalism, government, non-profit organizations, and business.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Domestic Fees

| Fees for One Year | Amount | |---|---| | Tuition (30 credits x $163.14 per credit) | 4,894.20 | | Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) | 195.77 | | Student Services fee (30 credits x $7.21 per credit) | 216.30 | | VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month) | 212.72 | | Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) | 265.00 | | Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year | 1,500.00 | |

Total

7,283.99

International Fees

| Fees for One Year | Amount | |---|---| | Tuition (2 semesters x $10870.72 per semester) | 21,741.44 | | Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester) | 926.80 | | VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month) | 212.72 | | Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) | 265.00 | | Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year | 1,500.00 | |

Total

24,645.96

Notes:

• The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.
• All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.