Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts at First Nations University of Canada

Programme overview

The Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts (INCA) program provides a foundation in multimedia storytelling and communications grounded in Indigenous history, languages and worldviews, with hands-on writing, media production and real-life working experience in the INCA Media Labs. The four-year degree is the base qualification for a long-term career in journalism and communications, and includes learning an Indigenous language.

Faculty: Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts | Duration: 4 years (120 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Indigenous media ethics, Indigenous media history, business communications, Indigenous media business development, and podcasting and broadcast production.

Career pathways

Journalism, Public Relations, News Director, Broadcast Assignment Editor, Television Host, Government, Public Sector, Community-based Organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 65% average in English Language Arts A30 and B30, two approved 30-level Math, Science, Language or Social Science courses, and one additional approved 30-level course. Proficiency in English and basic computer skills are required.

Fall term (September - December), Winter term (January - April) and Spring/Summer term (May - August). Indigenous Education does not admit to the spring/summer term.

Fall term: early application deadline March 15; final undergraduate admission deadline August 15 (Bachelor of Fine Arts and Certificate in Visual Arts or Indigenous Fine Arts portfolio: April 1; Indigenous Education After Degree Elementary: March 31 first intake, June 30 second intake; Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work: May 15). Winter term: early deadline November 1; final deadline December 15 (Fine Arts portfolio: December 1; Indigenous Education After Degree Elementary: September 30; Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work: January 15). Spring/Summer term: deadline April 15.

Apply online through the University of Regina application form, selecting FNUniv as campus. The application fee is $100 one-time; post-secondary transfer students pay $200, which includes a transfer credit assessment fee. Eligible Indigenous applicants applying October 1-31, 2026 can have the fee waived.

Apply through the official page: https://www.fnuniv.ca/admissions/apply-now/

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