Social Science courses
Northern Lights College
Duration : 0.8 Years
Intake : September, January, May
IELTS : 6.0
TOEFL : 78
PTE : 0
Level : Certificate
Tuition & fees : $ 9,960 CAD Per Year
Northern Lights College Contact Details
1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, 10038, USA
Email: intlgradadmission@pace.edu
Phone: +18667223338
About University Arts And Sciences-certificate In Social Sciences in Northern Lights College
The Social Sciences Certificate is the equivalent of one year of planned coursework. By taking a planned combination of courses, students may complete a full year of university-level courses and then transfer to a number of degree programs in Social Sciences offered at universities or other receiving institutions.
Career Prospects
The Certificate prepares students for continued Bachelor level studies at universities or other receiving institutions, continued studies in specific programs at NLC, continued studies in professional programs, or entry-level employment opportunities.
Transfer arrangements exist with universities, colleges and institutes throughout British Columbia. See the BC Transfer Guide. Course transfer beyond British Columbia is determined on a case-by-case basis. NLC students are responsible for confirming admission requirements, application procedures, transfer credit, and graduation requirements at all receiving institutions.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 55% or higher in relevant subjects.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
- TOEFL: 78 IBT
Northern Lights College Highlights
| University Type | Community College |
| Establishment Year | 1975 |
| Location | Dawson Creek, British Columbia |
| No. of Campuses | 7 |
| No. of Programs | 571 programs |
| Campus accommodation capacity | 310 students |
| Mode of Program | Full-time/ Online |
| Mode of Application | Via email |
| Test Scores Accepted | IELTS, CAAT |
| Academic Fee (international students) | 332 CAD/ credit (for 2020-21); 359 CAD/ credit (for 2021-21) |
| Financial Aid | Available |
International Students - Program Tuition/Costs
International applicants are responsible for all program and living costs while studying at Mount Royal University.
Here are the estimated costs you can expect:
| Program Fee Type | International | |
| 2020/21** | 2021/22** | |
| Academic | $332.00 /credit | $359.00 /credit |
| Career & College Prep | $11.06 /contact hour | $11.96 /contact hour |
| Trades/Apprenticeship | $10.32 /contact hour | $11.16 /contact hour |
| Vocational/Career Technical | $10.32 /contact hour | $11.16 /contact hour |
| Job Education & Training | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing Diploma | $19.67 /contact hour | $19.67 /contact hour |
| English as a Second Language | $15.00 /contact hour | $15.00 /contact hour |
Student Services Fees Table
Student services fees are assessed for each semester or equivalent instructional period in which a student is enrolled. Full-time students are student enrolled in 9 or more credits per semester, or 18 or more contact hours per week. For programs that do not follow a semester, Student Services Fees cover up to five months (20 weeks).
| Fee | Full-time | Part-time |
| Library | $ 6.52 | $ 3.58 |
| Facilities* | $25.52 | $14.02 |
| Technology | $19.70 | $10.83 |
Other Fees and Charges
The following fees and charges are in effect from 01 September 2019 to 31 August 2020. For Testing/Assessment Service fees, see
| Service | Fee |
| Application Fees | $ 25.00 (domestic) |
| $ 100.00 (international) | |
| Convocation Registration Fee | $ 30.00 |
| NSF cheque | $ 48.00 |
| Reissue of log books (Welding/AME) | $ 50.00 |
| Replacement credential | $ 25.00 |
| Student cards (replacement only) | $ 10.00 |
| Student Records Requests (incl. legal & FOIPOP requests; includes unofficial transcript) | $10 each + $0.25/page |
| Supplemental Exam Fees | $ 75.00/rewrite |
| Unofficial Transcript | Free |
| Transcript (5 business days service, per mailed or emailed copy) | $ 10.00 + GST |
| Transcript (Rush, next business day, per mailed* or emailed copy) | $ 30.00 + GST |
| Transfer credit assessment (BC public post-secondary) | Free |
| Transfer credit assessment (out-of-province including international) | $ 20.00/request |
| Verification of Enrolment | Free |
Know more about Studying in USA
| Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) | BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176 |
| Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA | USD 700 to 1000 Per Month |
| Entrance Exams in USA | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
| Work and Study in USA | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More |
| Post Study Work Permit in USA | One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course. |
| Cost of Student Visa in USA | USD 160 |
| Student Visa in USA | F1 Visa for USA allows you study permit in USA in full time academic courses. Any accredited school, college, university, academic institute, seminary, or conservatory in USA must accept you beforehand to apply for F1 visa in USA. Know More |
| Intakes in USA | There are Three Intakes in USA: Fall (August-September), Spring (January) Know More |
| Top Job Sectors in USA | Health Care, Education, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Business Services, Finance. |
| Economy in USA | GDP Growth of 2.1% (Q4 2019), The Larges Economy of the World by Nominal |