Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Northern Studies

University of Northern British Columbia

Study the distinct socio-economic, cultural, political and physical environments of the circumpolar north. You will learn why this region is globally significant in terms of resource extraction, sustainability, Indigenous rights, climate change, and international cooperation. Our four-year Northern Studies degree is one of only three offered in Canada. It is offered as a major and minor. Our graduates can pursue a career in northern development, government, non-governmental organizations, social services, resource management, conservation and more.Northern Studies is an interdisciplinary field of particular importance to northern British Columbia and of growing relevance globally.This program draws on northern-themed courses from geography, political science, anthropology and First Nations studies, as well as online courses in circumpolar studies offered through the University of the Arctic. Develop your knowledge of how societies in the circumpolar north are adapting to climate and environmental change, globalization, population shifts, technology, and land-use demands.

Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities