Overview

About Native Studies at Saint Thomas University

The Native Studies program at Saint Thomas University offers a selection of interesting courses. As an interdisciplinary major, it also draws on courses that are offered by various other disciplines. Upper-level courses include Native American Philosophy, the Role of Native Women, Native People and the Colonial Experience, and Native History of the Maine/Maritime region.

Learning outcomes

Language courses are another key component of the Native Studies Program. Courses in Maliseet and Mi’kmaq include introductory, intermediate and full-immersion levels.

In 1984 St. Thomas University became the first university in Canada to establish an academic Chair in Native Studies.

You will obtain invaluable insight into the relationship of First Nations individuals and communities and the immigrant societies across Canada. You will have the opportunity to study Maliseet/Passamaquoddy, as well as Mi'kmaq. You will develop the ability to think critically and responsibly about issues that relate to First Nations communities and the land.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Native Studies
Beginning Mi'kmaq
Beginning Maliseet/Passamaquoddy
Maliseet/Pass for Early Childh
Maliseet/Pass for Pre School
Intermediate Mi'kmaq
Intermediate Maliseet /Passamaquoddy
First Nations Arts and Sciences
Native Literature
Natural Resources and First Nations of The Maritimes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericton, Canada

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies General Studies View 48 other Bachelors in General Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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115

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your application
Pay the 55$ application fee
Send your official documents

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Tuition Fee

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International

19354 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19354 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

8611 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8611 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Fredericton

1100 - 2100 CAD /month

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