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Program Length4 Years
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CredentialBachelor Degree
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Fully Available atNanaimo
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Partially Available atCowichan, tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)
Program Overview
The B.A. Major and Minor in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies are products of a collaboration between Vancouver Island University and the First Nations of Vancouver Island and Coastal British Columbia. Their purpose is to provide comprehensive, high-quality education respectful of the cultures of Indigenous peoples, while meeting their diverse needs.
The Bachelor of Arts, Major and Minor in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies:
- explore contemporary Indigenous issues in an integrated, multidisciplinary manner;
- prepare students for living within Indigenous societies and the larger world;
- allow students to pursue the widest possible variety of professional specializations;
- focus on the physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual well-being of each student;
- liaise with local First Nations communities and organizations, governments, and educational institutions that give students maximum opportunity for success;
- seek national and international bridges to connect the Indigenous of British Columbia with Indigenous peoples around the world.
Requirements for a Major
Students must fulfill all the Institutional B.A. degree requirements, including Degree English Requirements and courses listed below.
Years 1 and 2 | Credits |
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Please select one of the following: INDG 103 - (Introduction to Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies I) INDG 104 - (Introduction to Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies II) | 3 |
Please select nine (9) credits of INDG course content, numbered 100-299 | 9 |
Plus Degree English Requirements | |
Total Credits | 12 |
Years 3 and 4 | Credits |
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Please select thirty (30) credits of INDG course content, numbered 300-499 | 30 |
Total Credits | 30 |
Note: Up to nine (9) credits of upper-level INDG course content may be replaced with courses from other departments.
Requirements for a Minor
Students must fulfill all the Institutional B.A. degree requirements, including Degree English Requirements and courses listed below.
Years 1 and 2 | Credits |
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Please select one of the following: INDG 103 - (Introduction to Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies I) INDG 104 - (Introduction to Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies II) | 3 |
Please select nine (9) credits of INDG course content, numbered 100-299 | 9 |
Total Credits | 12 |
Years 3 and 4 | Credits |
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Please select twelve (12) credits of upper-level INDG course content, numbered 300-499 | 12 |
Total Credits | 12 |
* Up to three (3) credits of upper-level INDG course content may be replaced with courses from other departments.
Domestic Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
Fees for One Year* | Amount |
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Tuition (30 credits x $169.73 per credit) | 5,091.90 |
Student Activity fee (8 months x $20.37 per month) | 162.96 |
Student Services fee (8 months x $22.49 per month) | 179.92 |
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $28.87 per month) | 230.96 |
Health and Dental Plan fee ($285.00 per year) | 285.00 |
Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year | 1,500.00 |
Total | 7,450.74 |
The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.
International Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
Fees for One Year* | Amount |
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Tuition (30 credits x $815.77 per credit) | 24,473.10 |
Student Activity fee (8 months x $20.37 per month) | 162.96 |
Student Services fee (8 months x $22.49 per month) | 179.92 |
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $28.87 per month) | 230.96 |
Health and Dental Plan fee ($285.00 per year) | 285.00 |
Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year | 1,500.00 |
Total | 26,831.94 |
The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.
Domestic (Canadian)
Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |
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to | Nanaimo | ||
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Arts Program has four intakes per year; September, January, May, and June.
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Erica Ellenchuk Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Erica.Ellenchuk@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca. |
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to | Nanaimo | ||
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Arts Program has four intakes per year; September, January, May, and June.
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Erica Ellenchuk Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Erica.Ellenchuk@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca. |
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to | Nanaimo | ||
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Arts Program has four intakes per year; September, January, May, and June.
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Erica Ellenchuk Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Erica.Ellenchuk@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca. |
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Ongoing | tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River) | ||
Anticipated intake for someone applying today:
Application Fee:
$45.16
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Waitlist:
No
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Erin Johnson Phone: 604.485.8033 Email: Erin.Johnson@viu.ca
Comments:
Please consult Student Services/Advising at 604.485.2878 or email PR.StudentAffairs@viu.ca for more information on program or admission requirements. |
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to | Cowichan | ||
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Arts Program has four intakes per year; September, January, May, and June.
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Erica Ellenchuk Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Erica.Ellenchuk@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca. |
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to | Cowichan | ||
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Arts Program has four intakes per year; September, January, May, and June.
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Erica Ellenchuk Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Erica.Ellenchuk@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca. |
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to | Cowichan | ||
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Arts Program has four intakes per year; September, January, May, and June.
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Erica Ellenchuk Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Erica.Ellenchuk@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca. |
|||
to | Cowichan | ||
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Arts Program has four intakes per year; September, January, May, and June.
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Erica Ellenchuk Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Erica.Ellenchuk@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca. |
International
Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |
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to | Nanaimo | ||
Anticipated intake for someone applying today:
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Arts program has one intake each Fall and one intake each Spring.
Application Fee:
$153
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Waitlist:
No
Testing Required:
No
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Elham Akhoundi Phone: 250.740.6400 Email: Study@viu.ca
Comments:
For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to WorldVIU@viu.ca. |
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to | Nanaimo | ||
Anticipated intake for someone applying today:
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Arts program has one intake each Fall and one intake each Spring.
Application Fee:
$153
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Waitlist:
No
Testing Required:
No
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Elham Akhoundi Phone: 250.740.6400 Email: Study@viu.ca
Comments:
For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to WorldVIU@viu.ca. |