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Bachelor of Indigenous Studies

Peterborough, 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: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): 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 diploma with the programme prerequisites
Minimum 70% average for most programmes (competitive ones higher)
Other education systems have their own minimums
English proficiency proof unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma (OSSD, Other Canadian, IB, British, American, India Senior School Certificate, China Senior High School Diploma and others listed by country) with the program prerequisites.

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Passport or identification document
Completed application form.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall (September) 15 June
Winter (January) 15 November
Summer (May) 1 February. Some programmes close earlier ( Apply through OUAC
or the International Direct Application if applying only to Trent. Submit the documents listed in myTrent (Fall documents by 1 July). Receive an offer and pay the 2
000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting. Apply to IRCC for a study permit as soon as you accept.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$36,641 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$7,300 CAD

Program details

Campus	Peterborough
Faculty or school	Indigenous Studies & Canadian Studies
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.