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Circumpolar Studies
t. 867.668.8770
liberalarts@yukoncollege.yk.ca
Credential: CERTIFICATE OF
ACHIEVEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION
DIPLOMA
NORTHERN STUDIES
Credits: 21/Cert. of Achieve.
(UArctic)
36/Cert. of Comp.
(UArctic)
60/Diploma
Northern Studies
(Yukon College)
Duration: varies
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies
(BCS) is a signature program of the
University of the Arctic (UArctic), a
co-operative network of circumpolar
universities, colleges and other
organizations committed to higher
education and research in the North.
UArctic’s Shared Voices commitment
recognizes the vital role of indigenous
peoples in the Circumpolar World and
in the success of UArctic. By drawing
on the shared strengths and diverse
experiences of northern people, UArctic
members believe we can address the
unique challenges of the circumpolar
region and build an institution that is
truly “In the North, For the North, by
the North.”
The Circumpolar Studies core program
offers students the opportunity
to obtain a broad knowledge and
understanding of the lands, peoples and
critical issues of the Circumpolar World
either as a stand-alone program, as
electives in a Northern Studies diploma
or alongside a Bachelor of Arts or
Science completed at a UArctic-member
institution. Thus, it is flexible and will
enable students to study in a discipline
of their choice while ensuring a focus
on circumpolar issues and affairs.
Courses are offered online, in class
and on exchange to another UArctic
institution through the north2north
Mobility Program.
Yukon College is able to assist students
with close to three years of coursework
towards a BCS at another UArctic
member institution.
Admission Requirements
• grade 12 graduation with English
12; OR
• Mature Student Status with
acceptable scores on College
Assessments, the GED® test or
the Language Proficiency Index
(LPI) test
Transferability
Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies
courses are transferable to other
University of the Arctic member
institutions and on a course-by-course
basis to other institutions in Canada,
the United States and in all of the other
circumpolar nations. In addition, non-
UArctic institutions have accepted these
courses for transfer credit.
Required Courses:
NOST 101/BCS 100: The Circumpolar World
(3 credits)
NOST 324/ BCS 331: Contemporary Issues in the
Circumpolar World I (online only, 3 credits)
NOST 325/BCS 332: Contemporary Issues in the
Circumpolar World II (online only, 3 credits)
NOST 326/BCS 311: Lands and Environments of
the Circumpolar North I (online only,
3 credits)
NOST 327/BCS 312: Lands and Environments of
the Circumpolar North II (online only,
3 credits)
NOST 328/BCS 321: Peoples and Cultures of the
Circumpolar North I (online only, 3 credits)
NOST 329/BCS 322: Peoples and Cultures of the
Circumpolar North II (online only, 3 credits)
NOTE: Excepting Multimedia Communication and
Visual Arts, all School of Liberal Arts programs
require completion of ENGL 100: English
Composition. Students are encouraged to take
ENGL 100 in their first term of study. Students
can enrol in ENGL 100 if they have ONE of the
following:
• English 12 (min. 80%); OR
• LPI test (min. Level 4 with 24/40 on SS, EU
and RC); OR
• ENGL 090: Bridging English for University
(min. B)
Check our website for course descriptions
www.yukoncollege.yk.ca
school of liberal arts
Yukon College 2012/13
www.yukoncollege.yk.ca
Ayamdigut Campus toll free: 1.800.661.0504 Admissions: 867.668.8710
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