Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas Planning Advanced Certificate at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

Questions regarding this change may be directed to [email protected]. For information on VIU programs and courses please contact our Office of Future Students at [email protected] The Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA) Planning Advanced Certificate addresses the need for a comprehensive and holistic program relating to the protection and conservation of the lands and waters across Canada, and contributes to the development of a network of IPCA certified professionals who will play a critical role in

Faculty: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 semesters | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Spring 2026 | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Field Studies in Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, Topics in Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Land Relationships, Creating Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, Law and Politics: Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, Eco, Cultural, and Socio-Economic Opportunities in IPCAs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of post-secondary diploma or completion of minimum of 54 academic credits including VIU’s Degree English Requirement.; Notes on Admission; Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.; Students may complete this program as a stand-alone credential or concurrently with their VIU degree. In both instances, students must apply to be accepted to the Advanced Certificate Program.; Indigenous students can apply for reserve seats by submitting the Access Initiative for Indigenous Students form.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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