Indigenous Studies (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Explore Indigenous histories, perspectives and contemporary issues with a focus on Indigenous governance and leadership in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Indigenous Studies. You'll examine key concepts, influential thinkers and essential writings, while relating to real-world issues including Indigenous resurgence and self-determination, nation-to-nation relationships, land-based and place-based learning, land and water protection, language revitalization, and Indigenous r

Faculty: Faculty of Liberal Arts | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term), January (winter term) or May (spring term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Here are just a few examples:; first nation administrator; resource consultant; community wellness coordinator; indigenous student support coordinator; policy analyst; indigenous relations advisor; advocacy and outreach coordinator; director of community services; indigenous engagement specialist; s

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Entry requirements

Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60%

Domestic applicants: CAD 7,222 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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