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Bachelor of Indigenous Studies
- Kingston, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies at Nipissing University, An interdisciplinary arts degree on Indigenous knowledge and governance.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Indigenous Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Policy and governance
- Cultural revitalization and community engagement
- Education and public awareness
- Research and historical preservation
Curriculum
- Interdisciplinary study of Indigenous governance
- Histories
- Languages
- Cultural practices
- Knowledge systems and Indigenous-Crown relations. Offers community-based learning and the Biidaaban Community Service-Learning programme. Major and minor options only.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion with programme prerequisites
- Competitive average varies by programme and curriculum (admission requirements are listed by country). Commerce
- Health Sciences and Nursing require a supplementary application
- Music requires an audition. English: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE 60
- Duolingo 120 or Cambridge 175.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion (international curricula accepted by country/curriculum, Queen's admission-requirements tool by country), Programme prerequisites, Supplementary application for Commerce, Health Sciences, Nursing, Audition for Music.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- Duolingo PTE Academic 60
- PTE Academic Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 175
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Indigenous Studies. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport identification
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $44,910 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Department | Department of Social Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Queen's University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $44,910 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $17,059 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, Duolingo PTE Academic 60, PTE Academic Duolingo 120, Cambridge 175.