Circumpolar Studies (Diploma - online only)

Break new ground studying some of the most remote environments on the planet, in the first fully online Canadian Circumpolar Studies program. This unique one-year diploma brings focus to the landscape, peoples, and contemporary challenges facing Sub-Arctic and Arctic regions, with special emphasis on Indigenous peoples’ knowledge and experiences. Explore the rich diversity of the Circumpolar region while connecting with classmates from across the globe, deepening your understanding of Northern perspectives. This flexible online program will prepare you for advanced undergraduate studies or professional employment in fields like sustainable resource management, self-government, Arctic geopolitics, and northern tourism.

Career Experience:

• Study abroad in an Arctic location through experiential learning opportunities with the University of the Arctic

• Participate in virtual field schools, like observing and journaling the experiences of an Inuit hunter in a remote Arctic community

• Learn the customs and traditions of northern Indigenous people, developing literacy in Inuktitut and other Arctic languages

Career Paths:

• Public Service

• Cultural and Heritage Consultant

• Immigration and Human Rights

• Public Health

• Geoscience Consultant

• Diplomat

• Journalist

• United Nations Official

• International Civil Servant

• Educator

• Policy Professional

Program Requirements

Completion of an undergraduate degree. In some cases, current undergraduate students from another institution may apply for this certificate program.

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