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 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 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