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Program Tuition Fees:

Domestic Fees

International Fees

Intakes:

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Delivery:

On-Campus

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Changes to the University Access Program (UAP)

Please note that UCW will no longer offer University Access Courses (UAC) 010 or 020 starting in the Winter 2025 Term in January.

UCW will continue to offer these courses for the Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 terms.

Students needing to improve their English Proficiency are encouraged to connect with one of our ESL Pathway Partners.

If you have not met the minimum English language requirements for undergraduate or MBA program entry, you can still improve your English skills and qualify for your degree at University Canada West.

The University Access Program (UAP) accredited by Languages Canada covers everything you need for higher level education in an English-speaking institution. The program focuses on Academic English, ensuring that you will be able to study, and complete assignments and examinations with confidence.

UAP will also cover specific academic skills, such as essay writing, research methods, note taking, critical thinking and presentations, giving you a great start to your program at University Canada West.

What you will learn

Structuring of paragraphs, introductions and conclusions
Writing using a variety of extended essay genres
Paraphrasing and summarizing while avoiding plagiarism
Coherently synthesizing the ideas of other academics with your own
Referencing style and rules (such as APA and Harvard)
Sourcing, scanning and selecting materials
Critically evaluating sources
Effective notetaking from lectures, and utilizing information
Expressing yourself clearly and confidently in writing and presentations
Giving clear, well delivered oral presentations

Course Structure

UAP students have 15 hours per week of class time, all of which helps you build academic English, critical thinking and research skills using a variety of instructional resources. There is ongoing assessment throughout each course with a focus on developing competence in obtaining the necessary reading, writing, listening and speaking skills required for university academic success.

Combined UAP + academic Enrolment

MBA and MBA Foundation students with sufficient IELTS scores in University Access Course (UAC) 030 and undergraduate students in UAC 030 can take a single quantitative academic course at the same time as their preparatory course.

MBA students in UAC 030 with IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in the writing band can take ACCT 621
MBA Foundation students in UAC 030 with IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in the writing band can take MBAF 502
Undergraduate students in UAC 030 can take MATH 101

Entry Requirements

You can meet the English proficiency requirements for admission to our degree programs by successfully completing the advanced level of The University Access Program (UAC 030). Programs range from three (3), six (6) and nine (9) months in length.

Academic IELTS – 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in the writing band or equivalent for UAC 030 Academic English Preparation (Advanced)
Academic IELTS – 5.5 with a minimum of 5.0 in the writing band or equivalent for UAC 020 Academic English Preparation (Upper Intermediate)
Academic IELTS – 5.0 with a minimum of 4.5 in the writing band or equivalent for UAC 010 Academic English Preparation (Intermediate)