About the course

Study the ongoing existence and resistance of Indigenous peoples. Learn how to work respectfully and productively with Indigenous communities and organizations. Combine Indigenous ways of knowing and learning with perspectives found in other disciplines. Practice intercultural understanding on campus, in community and on the land. This program is for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. A field-based course is required.

　　Indigenous studies is an exciting area of study that emphasizes Indigenous ways of knowing and learning. We explore the social, political, cultural and historical contexts that shape the lives and resistance of Indigenous peoples—here and around the world.

　　The Major program strongly emphasizes experiential and land-based learning. Through core course offerings, students will be exposed to pedagogical, methodological, and theoretical approaches centered on Indigenous knowledges and perspectives.

　　To ensure that students receive a broad, interdisciplinary view of important issues in the historical, political, social, and cultural dimensions of the lived experiences of Indigenous people in Canada, the program requires students to take a minimum of 1.5 upper level units in each of the following Breadth Areas: Arts, Literatures and Languages, Histories, Politics, Laws and Lands, Education, Health and Healing, and Community and Land-Based Learning.

　　Careers

　　Activist, Archivist, Children’s rights advocate, Community educator and advocate, Community liaison officer, Community-industry liaison

　　Cultural advisor, Cultural resources manager, Employment equity officer, Government agency worker, Indigenous issues consultant Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Victoria
Summer (May), 2024	Victoria
Fall (September), 2024	Victoria
Winter (January), 2025	Victoria
Summer (May), 2025	Victoria
Fall (September), 2025	Victoria
Winter (January), 2026	Victoria
Summer (May), 2026	Victoria

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Victoria - Kaplan

English language proficiency can be demonstrated through academic studies as follows:

　　completion of four years of full-time academic studies in which all language of instruction is English, at a high school or post-secondary institution in a recognized English-speaking country

　　completion of a recognized degree program from an accredited university in which all language of instruction is English, in a recognized English-speaking country

　　completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent in Canada with a final grade of 86% or higher within the last three years prior to admission

　　a score of 86% or higher on the BC Provincial Grade 12 English Examination within the last three years prior to admission

　　completion of 1.5 or more units of transfer credit for university-level English courses (excluding ENGL 181 and 182)

　　a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition

　　a score of 4 or higher on IB Higher Level English A

　　IELTS - 6.5, with no component less than 6.0

　　TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) - 90, with no section less than 20, TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) -575

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Victoria - Kaplan. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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