Program Details

VIU Dual Admission School: North Island College (Comox Valley Campus) Faculty: Humanities and Social Sciences Degree: Bachelor ; University Transfer Field of Study: Humanities/Humanistic Studies Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Social Sciences, General Description: Humanities and social sciences both deal with aspects of human society and development, such as law, politics, economics, linguistics, and psychology. Social science uses the scientific method to explore these topics, while humanities courses use more analytical methods. Almost eighty students enrolled in NIC’s criminology, sociology and psychology courses have participated in a collaborative research project, conducted by NIC and the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. Students from both countries gathered local data for the study, which explores perceptions of crime and safety. Bachelor of Arts Prep study plan is designed to meet the general first-year course requirements for degree programs offered at universities throughout BC, including Vancouver Island University (VIU), University of British Columbia (UBC), and the University of Victoria (UVic). It offers direction and flexibility, allowing you to concentrate your studies for a specific degree or explore your interests and keep your options open. Bachelor of Science degree is also an option. Website: VIU Dual Admission at North Island College (Comox Valley Campus) Length: 2 Year(s) Cost per year: National: $2,635.00 Admission Requirements Prerequisites: You must meet the general admission requirements for VIU, which includes an option for mature students who were unable to complete secondary school. Successful applicants will receive an offer of admission first from VIU, which will be followed shortly by an offer of admission from NIC. Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date September 5, 2012 January 2, 2013 May 1, 2013 * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.