Northern Studies
Explore the North! Study the northern environment. Delve into the cultures and issues of the Circumpolar North. Satisfy your curiosity by taking advantage of travel opportunities offering field experience where it is most relevant—in the North! These opportunities and more are available when you choose Northern Studies at the University of Saskatchewan.
What is Northern Studies?
The main Northern Studies courses developed by the University of the Arctic investigate the land, environment, people, culture and contemporary issues of the circumpolar world. Northern Studies is an interdisciplinary program where students benefit from a broad range of knowledge from a variety of disciplines, including the following:
- northern studies
- biology
- economics
- English
- geography
- geology
- history
- native studies
- political studies
- agriculture and bioresources
The core courses can be taken online or on campus and are open to students at all University of the Arctic member institutions. As a consortium member, the University of Saskatchewan is committed to recognizing and offering credit for the core courses.
In Northern Studies, there are many opportunities awaiting students in the field—and that means international opportunities for hands-on experience and expanding your horizons.
The U of S Advantage
Northern Studies is unique at the University of Saskatchewan and in the province, as it focuses on one region of interest: the Circumpolar North.
In addition, the University of Saskatchewan is a consortium North2North member of the University of the Arctic. As a result, the U of S can connect students to the North like no other institution in Canada.
Through the U of S Study Abroad Program, students pursuing Northern Studies have the option to study at one of the University of the Arctic’s other member institutions. This results in international opportunities for students in Denmark (Greenland), Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United States (Alaska).
Travel to these countries to discover the challenges facing other northern communities and the ways in which they are addressed. The North2North Student Exchange Program caters to students interested in the North, and also gives students the chance to study with people from around the world. Contact the
Study Abroad Coordinator in the College of Arts & Science for detailed information about these opportunities and more!
Career Opportunities
More and more, employers are looking for potential employees with international experience. The opportunities to study abroad in the Northern Studies program will provide students with a competitive edge in the job market. Exposure to new cultures, combined with hands-on experience, will prepare students for real-world success in both graduate studies and the working world.
Majoring in Northern Studies
Students majoring in Northern Studies can choose from one of the following degrees:
- B.A Three-Year
- B.A. Four-Year
- B.A. Honours
Student wishing to complete a minor in Northern Studies should look in the Calendar entry to find the required courses.
Outstanding Faculty & Research
Students in the Northern Studies program at the U of S benefit from exposure to the most current knowledge about human societies and the natural environment as it relates to the Circumpolar North. Such knowledge is presented by outstanding faculty members with national and international reputations for their northern research.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of high school subjects required for admission. Please select the province/territory where you completed high school.
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