About the Faculty

The Faculty of Arts, Business and Science at University College of the North offers three- and four-year Bachelor of Arts degree programs, with majors in Aboriginal and Northern Studies, English, History and Sociology. Degree minors are currently offered in Aboriginal and Northern Studies, English, Geography, History, Science and Sociology.

The Faculty of Arts, Business and Science undergraduate program also offers courses in the following areas:

• Anthropology
• Biology
• Environmental Science
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Philosophy
• Political Studies

Please refer to the UCN Academic Calendar for more information on the Faculty of Arts, Business and Science programs. For admission information please visit Admissions.

Students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts, Business and Science degree program are encouraged to consider courses offered through Inter-Universities Services and Campus Manitoba; these courses can be taken in your home communities and provide additional course offerings to our students.

Programs In this Faculty

Aboriginal and Northern Studies (BA) Semester: September 8, 2026 – June 11, 2027

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

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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.

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The Pas, Thompson

1 Year, 2 Years, 3 Years

Faculty of Arts Business & Science

Certificate, Degree, Diploma

Bachelor of Arts Semester: September 8, 2026 – June 11, 2027

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.

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Norway House, The Pas, Thompson

3 Years, 4 Years

Faculty of Arts Business & Science

Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration Semester: September 8, 2026 – June 11, 2027

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.

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The Pas, Thompson

4 Years

Faculty of Arts Business & Science

Degree

Business Administration Diploma Semester: September 8, 2026 – June 11, 2027

The Business Administration two-year diploma program provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level management positions in business, industry and public administration, as well as preparing them to be small business entrepreneurs.

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The Pas, Thompson

1 Year, 2 Years

Faculty of Arts Business & Science

Diploma

Community Economic Development Semester: September 8, 2026 – June 11, 2027

University College of the North’s Community Economic Development two-year diploma program prepares graduates for a range of employment and self-employment opportunities, including contributing to the health of the natural environment, building on community resources and capacities, increasing community control and ownership, and stabilizing local, and community economies.

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The Pas, Thompson

2 Years

Faculty of Arts Business & Science

Diploma

English (BA) Semester: September 8, 2026 – June 11, 2027

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.

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The Pas, Thompson

3 Years, 4 Years

Faculty of Arts Business & Science

Degree

Minor in Science

The Faculty offers a minor in Science. The study of Science is the study of the physical environment around us. Science analyzes and explains the organization and structure of matter and of life, and harnesses and applies that understanding for the betterment of humanity. Graduates with a science background are able to go on to further studies and careers in a variety of engineering, technology and health-related fields.

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The Pas, Thompson

Faculty of Arts Business & Science

Minor

Office Assistant Semester: September 8, 2026 – June 11, 2027

The Office Assistant 10 Month Certificate Program prepares students for success in entry-level administrative roles by building strong foundational business and professional skills.

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The Pas, Thompson

< 1 Year

Faculty of Arts Business & Science

Certificate

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.

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The Pas, Thompson

3 Years, 4 Years

Faculty of Arts Business & Science

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (Pre-Law Concentration)

Pre-Law at UCN is a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Pre-Law concentration. In consultation with the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, specific courses have been selected for this BA concentration. These courses will provide students with the breadth of knowledge required to be successful in the U of M Law program. These courses will also meet UCN’s requirements for a 3 and 4-year Bachelor of Arts degree. The courses selected focus on critical thinking and logic; reading and writing; appreciation of Indigenous history and contexts, and a variety of legal perspectives.

The Pre-Law admission requirements are those of UCN’s 3 and 4-year Bachelor of Arts program. Pre-Law will be offered full-time and in-person at The Pas and Thompson campuses. A Program Coordinator will provide students in the Bachelor of Arts, Pre-Law concentration with opportunities for additional study, law related workshops and work opportunities and other services to support student success. Students will be supported to write the LSAT and with their application materials to apply to Law School at the appropriate time.

Meet Our Faculty