The Associate Degree in Arts program is a regular 2-year degree program in which students have the option to study three major course(s) for each selected subject/domain. Courses from Psychology, Sociology, Economics, English, Mass Communication, Education, Statistics, Management Sciences, and Computer science are offered in this degree program. After successful completion of two-year Associate Degree student has an option to continue 4-Year BS Psychology, BS Mass Communication, BS Sociology BS Economics, BS Education, BS English, Statistics, Management Sciences, and Computer science by taking remaining credit hours in at least 4-semesters.

The program aims to fulfill following objectives:

• To provide students with a broad academic foundation encompassing multidisciplinary programs, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.
• To give students a comprehensive knowledge in Arts subjects, exposing them to various disciplines.
• To cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students by engaging them in rigorous coursework across multiple academic disciplines, enabling them to assess complex issues from diverse perspectives.
• To equip students with the necessary competencies for successful transition into further studies or professional careers in fields related to their major courses of study.
• To enable students to efficiently utilize E-Learning and management systems, engage in all activities with a strong grasp of computer ethics, and methodically plan studies for successful outcomes.             

Intermediate (equivalent to 12 years of education) with at least 45% marks

Note

• Candidates having ‘A’ levels are required to provide equivalence certificate from Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC), Islamabad. (http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/)
• Candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after the successful completion of “Zero Semester”.

The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, on-line quizzes, Graded Moderated Discussion Boards (GDB), mid-term and final-term exams. The mid and final term exams are conducted at VUP’s designated exam centers and usually count for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.

It is a two-year full time study program spread over four semesters.

Min/Max Duration

Minimum: 2-Years / 4 semesters

Maximum: 4-years / 8 semesters

Maximum time duration includes the semester freeze period.

To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree in Arts, the students are required to earn the prescribed 68 credit hours (70 CH with Computer Science Major) with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 out of 4.

Students are required to do internship/project depending on their study scheme.

Rules for Final-Year Project:

The Final Year Project will be of 3-Credit Hours. Project will be offered in Fourth semester. 

In order to enroll in Final Project, students are required to:

• Achieve a CGPA of 2 or higher.
• Earn 48 or more credit hours.