An Associate Degree is equivalent to the first two years of a four-year university degree. Universities in British Columbia will guarantee 60 transfer credits to holders of an Associate Degree. Students must meet the grade point average (GPA) established by each university for admission. Upon completion, students qualify to apply for a post-graduate work permit in Canada.<br>The Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science prepares students to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Political Science or a related field and provides them with an understanding of political systems and behaviour. Students will explore concepts and structures of power, human interaction, local and global challenges, and international relationships. Students will be able to analyze and understand the principles of power relations that influence the lives of those around them.