Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Community Development

Academic Requirements

For the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Community Development program, the following academic requirements apply:

• Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học) with a minimum average grade of 5 or higher in English 12, three academic subjects, and an elective.
• Transfer applicants must have a minimum of 15 credit hours of acceptable university-level coursework from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• It is recommended to provide grades from the final two years of upper secondary school for prerequisite purposes.

Official documents must be provided prior to the start of the semester. Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam, the grading scale is as follows:

• 8 - 10: Excellent
• 7 – 7.9: Good
• 5 – 6.9: Pass
• 0 – 4.9: Fail

We advise all applicants to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding the application process and requirements.

Language Requirements

At UNBC, applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in English. This is essential for effective participation in classroom instruction and completion of written assignments. The following tests are accepted as evidence of English language proficiency:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
  • Score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test, with no less than 20 in each component (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking).
  • Score of at least 230 in the computer-based test or at least 570 in the paper-based test.
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic: Score of at least 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any of the four modules.
• Duolingo English Test: Score of 105 or higher.
• UNBC English Language Studies: Final grade of 2.00 (C) or better in English Language Studies 50 and English Language Studies 170.
• BCCAT EAP Program: Final grade of 2.00 (C) or better in an articulated BCCAT EAP 4 program.
• British Columbia High School: Final grade of 50% or better in English Studies 12.
• University-transferable English Course: Final grade of 75% (B) or better.
• CBSE/CISCE Class XII English Core: Final grade of 75% or better.
• Degree Level Studies: Completion of two full years of full-time degree level studies at a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction.
• AP English Literature: Final grade of 2 or better in AP English Literature and Composition.
• IB English A1 or A2: Final grade of 3 or better in IB English A1 or A2 (higher or subsidiary level).
• MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): Score of at least 80, with a minimum of 3 on the Speaking Rating Scale.
• CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language): Score of at least 70, with no subtest below 60.
• Cambridge English Qualification C1 Advanced: Grade of B or better.
• PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): Overall score of 65, with no less than 60 in each component (reading, writing, listening, speaking).

For the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NCBNP), specific requirements include:

• Fulfillment of the BC high school English Studies 12 requirement (70%); and
• Either an IELTS Academic or a CELBAN with current, valid results and scores as set by BCCNM for the year of admission.

Results must be sent directly from the testing agency to the Office of the Registrar and are valid for a period of two years. If it is determined that an applicant does not possess the necessary language skills upon arrival, they may be required to take English language courses to improve their skills or withdraw from the program.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.