Get a degree at UCN

Opportunities are yours for the taking with a three to five-year degree at UCN. By earning a degree at UCN, you will gain job opportunities, increase your income, and develop skills that will help you, your family, and your community.

Get a degree at UCN

Opportunities are yours for the taking with a three to five-year degree at UCN. By earning a degree at UCN, you will gain job opportunities, increase your income, and develop skills that will help you, your family, and your community.

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Degrees at UCN

Aboriginal and Northern Studies (BA)
The University College of the North offers a comprehensive program of study leading to three-year and four-year majors in Aboriginal and Northern Studies. Building from a focus on Aboriginal cultures of Northern Manitoba, this interdisciplinary program aims to further understandings of the experiences of Aboriginal peoples and communities in the past and present and to consider regional, national and international dimensions

The Pas, Thompson
3 Years, 4 Years
Faculty of Arts Business & Science
Degree
Bachelor in Ininimowin 
Revitalize culture and build your career by gaining proficiency in Cree, a primary Indigenous language. This program will start you on a journey toward fluency, a grounding in culture and opening doors to meaningful work that supports reconciliation and strengthens communities.

The Pas, Thompson
1 Year, 2 Years, 3 Years
Faculty of Arts Business & Science
Certificate, Degree, Diploma
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University College of the North will provide students with important skills in the areas of written and oral communication, research, independent and critical thinking, problem solving, and team work.

Norway House, The Pas, Thompson
3 Years, 4 Years
Faculty of Arts Business & Science
Degree
Bachelor of Business Administration
A Bachelor or Business Administration (BBA) Degree can help students learn Management, Organization, Motivation and Leadership. This 2+2 degree program reflects the mandate of UCN by incorporating Aboriginal and Northern Manitoba perspectives. Students will learn how to apply decision-making processes and communicate effectively in public and private business enterprises.

The Pas, Thompson
4 Years
Faculty of Arts Business & Science
Degree
English (BA)
The English program explores literature and cultural expression from diverse peoples, histories, and regions. Students develop strong skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing while examining how human thought and culture are expressed through written and oral traditions.

The Pas, Thompson
3 Years, 4 Years
Faculty of Arts Business & Science
Degree
History (BA)
The study of history is concerned with the record of past events and developments. Incorporating a variety of critical perspectives, theoretical approaches, and methodologies. History offers analysis of and commentary upon the cultural, political, intellectual, social, and economic dimensions of past human experience and endeavour.

3 Years, 4 Years
Degree
Kenanow Bachelor of Education
The Kenanow Bachelor of Education is a northern-based and Indigenous focused teacher education program. Choose from 3 different certification options including (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education Integrated Stream, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Bachelor of Education Integrated Stream, Bachelor of Education After-Degree.

The Pas, Thompson
2 Years, 5 Years
Faculty of Education
Degree
Social Sciences (BA)
The Social Sciences program at University College of the North offers students a broad and engaging exploration of human societies, social relations, and the forces that shape social life. It draws on disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, and geography, as well as interdisciplinary fields like global studies and post-colonial thought. Students develop critical thinking and research skills while examining social phenomena from multiple perspectives, including Indigenous ways of knowing. The program encourages understanding of social issues locally in northern Manitoba, across Canada, and globally. Graduates are well-prepared for careers or further education that require insight into social structures and human behaviour.

The Pas, Thompson
3 Years, 4 Years
Faculty of Arts Business & Science
Degree
UManitoba Bachelor of Nursing
Nursing is one of the most vital and in-demand professions in health care. This four-year program, offered in partnership with the University of Manitoba, allows students to complete their entire degree at University College of the North (UCN) in The Pas or Thompson. https://umanitoba.ca/explore/undergraduate-admissions/requirements/admissions-ucn-nursing

The Pas, Thompson
4 Years
Faculty of Health
Degree

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Start at UCN and go anywhere in Manitoba.  

In partnership with the University of Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg, and Brandon University, you can begin your education at UCN. After completing prerequisite credit hours, you can transfer to one of our partner universities to continue your studies and further specialize in your field. 

If you’re not ready to move on just yet, enrolling in UCN’s Bachelor of Arts program can prepare you for various degrees and master’s programs at other institutions. By joining our pre-programs, you can start your studies with the intention of specializing when your classes transfer to a partner university.

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The UCN Pathways programs and Adult Learning Centre offer the support you need to succeed. Whether you want to enter post-secondary education, pursue career goals, complete high school credits, or earn a Mature Student High School Diploma, we are ready for you at any time of the year. 

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Nick Pajic

Nick Pajic

Recruitment Officer/Sponsor Liaison


Melissa Constant

Melissa Constant

Recruitment Officer/Sponsor Liaison

The Pas Campus