Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) offers bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations in more than 120 programs. We focus on hands-on skills, in addition to traditional academics and work closely with industry partners and organizations to ensure our graduates are well prepared to enter the workforce.

Many of our programs include work experience terms, practicums, or co-operative education options. Our co-op program allows students to alternate between study and paid work semesters, using their course knowledge and skills on the job. Not only do students earn a competitive wage and gain practical experience, they’re also able to explore various roles within their chosen industry.

KPU’s co-operative education options are currently available in a variety of programs – from accounting and criminology to entrepreneurial leadership and environmental protection.

WIL Contact Information:

Julia Denker

604-598-6207

julia.denker@kpu.ca

WIL Programs:

Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture

The KPU Science and Horticulture Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Anthropology

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Applied Geography

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Asian Studies

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Creative Writing

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Arts, Major in English

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs. The following programs offer one or more Work-Integrated Learning courses.
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Bachelor of Arts, Major in General Studies

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Arts, Major in History

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Philosophy

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Policy Studies

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Sociology

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Arts/Applied Arts, Major in Psychology

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting)

The KPU Business Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Business Administration (Entrepreneurial Leadership)

The KPU Business Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resources Management)

The KPU Business Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing Management)

The KPU Business Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Design, Fashion and Technology

The KPU Design Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and field schools.
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Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design for Marketing

The KPU Design Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and field schools.
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Bachelor of Design, Product Design

The KPU Design Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and field schools.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Horticulture Science (incl. Plant Health and Urban Ecosystems)

The KPU Science and Horticulture Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Interior Design

The KPU Design Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and field schools.
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Bachelor of Journalism

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing

The KPU Health Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses and service learning.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The KPU Health Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses and service learning.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Advanced Entry

The KPU Health Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses and service learning.
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Bachelor of Science, Major in Applications of Mathematics

The KPU Science and Horticulture Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology

The KPU Science and Horticulture Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Science, Major in Health Science

The KPU Science and Horticulture Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Science, Major in Physics for Modern Technology

The KPU Science and Horticulture Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology

The KPU Business Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Certificate in Appliance Service Technician

The KPU Trades and Technology Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. Students will apply theoretical and practical experience learned during the program in a workplace environment.
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Certificate in Automotive Service Technician

The KPU Trades and Technology Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. Students will apply theoretical and practical experience learned during the program in a workplace environment.
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Certificate in Computer Information Systems

The KPU Business Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Certificate in Education Assistant

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Certificate in Farrier Science

The KPU Trades and Technology Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. Students will apply theoretical and practical experience learned during the program in a workplace environment.
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Certificate in Graduate Nurse, Internationally Educated Re-entry

The KPU Health Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses and service learning.
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Certificate in Legal Administrative Studies

The KPU Business Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Certificate in Non-Governmental Organizations & Nonprofit Studies

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Certificate in Welding

The KPU Trades and Technology Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. Students will apply theoretical and practical experience learned during the program in a workplace environment.
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Certificate of Foundations in Design

The KPU Design Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and field schools.
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Citation in Carpentry/Building Construction

The KPU Trades and Technology Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. Students will apply theoretical and practical experience learned during the program in a workplace environment.
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Citation in Construction Electrician

The KPU Trades and Technology Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. Students will apply theoretical and practical experience learned during the program in a workplace environment.
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Citation in Industrial Mechanic/Millwright

The KPU Trades and Technology Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. Students will apply theoretical and practical experience learned during the program in a workplace environment.
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Citation in Masonry

The KPU Trades and Technology Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. Students will apply theoretical and practical experience learned during the program in a workplace environment.
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Citation in Metal Fabrication

The KPU Trades and Technology Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. Students will apply theoretical and practical experience learned during the program in a workplace environment.
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Citation in Parts, Warehousing, Logistics and Distribution

The KPU Trades and Technology Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. Students will apply theoretical and practical experience learned during the program in a workplace environment.
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Citation in Plumbing

The KPU Trades and Technology Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. Students will apply theoretical and practical experience learned during the program in a workplace environment.
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Computer Aided Design and Drafting Diploma

The Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) Diploma program is designed to develop and enhance practical skills, increasing students’ knowledge for a successful CADD career. Throughout the program students will design and draft various projects that are produced in digital and physical models. Students obtain extensive experience utilizing AutoCAD and BIM softwares.The CADD diploma is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a...
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Computer Information Systems Diploma

The Computer Information Systems diploma is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Students can complete two work semesters while completing their diploma. Work terms generally occur full-time in separate 4 month work semesters and alternate with academic study.CISY Co-op students have been employed with a...
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Diploma in Brewing and Brewery Operations

The KPU Science and Horticulture Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Diploma in Computer Aided Design and Drafting, Architectural and Mechanical – Co-op

The KPU Science and Horticulture Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Diploma in Fashion Marketing

The KPU Design Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and field schools.
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Diploma in Mechatronics and Advanced Manufacturing Technology

The KPU Trades and Technology Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. Students will apply theoretical and practical experience learned during the program in a workplace environment
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Diploma in Public Relations

The KPU Business Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine – Acupuncture

The KPU Health Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses and service learning.
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Diploma of Technology in Environmental Protection – Co-op

The KPU Science and Horticulture Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and paid co-op programs.
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Environmental Protection Technology Diploma

KPU’s Environmental Protection Technology (EPT) is a two year accredited co-op program and participation in co-operative education is mandatory for all students. As a result, co-op admission is assured upon acceptance in the program.Students carry out a variety of activities and there are extensive labs and field trips. Some students get to travel, enrolling for co-op work-terms abroad and many participate in the environmental student club.EPT Co-op students...
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Health Care Assistant Certificate

The KPU Health Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses and service learning.
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Marketing Management Diploma

The Marketing Management diploma is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Students can complete two work semesters while completing their diploma. Work terms generally occur full-time in separate 4-month work semesters and alternate with academic study.Marketing Co-op students are employed by the federal and...
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Minor in Music

The KPU Arts Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, field schools, and paid co-op programs.
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Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Accounting students can complete a minimum of three work terms while completing their degree. Work terms generally occur full-time in separate 4-month work semesters and alternate with academic study.Human Resources...
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Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Operations and Supply Chain Management

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Operations and Supply Chain Management is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Students can complete a work semester while completing their diploma. Work semesters alternate with academic study.Operations and Supply Chain Management Co-op students are prepared for such roles...
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Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Accounting students can complete a minimum of three work terms while completing their degree. Work terms generally occur full-time in separate 4-month work semesters and alternate with academic study.Post-Baccalaureate...
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Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Technical Apparel Design

The KPU Design Work-Integrated Learning programs are hands-on learning experiences in employment and/or community settings. They consist of unpaid practicum courses, applied research, service learning, and field schools.
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Public Relations Diploma

The Public Relations Diploma is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Accounting students can complete a minimum of three work terms while completing their degree. Work terms generally occur full-time in separate 4-month work semesters and alternate with academic study.Public Relations Co-op students are...
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