Master of Arts in First Nations Studies

University of Northern British Columbia

The UNBC MA program in First Nations Studies establishes the points of view of First Nations people and communities as the starting point for description and analysis, and contextualizes issues from this perspective. Courses orient students to question underlying assumptions of everyday study. A special emphasis is placed on creating opportunities for students to learn from and about the First Nations of the north. This program includes courses taught in First Nations communities, internships, and community-based research projects. Each student’s program culminates in completion of either a thesis or major project.Students normally complete the 30 credit hours of the MA in First Nations Studies within 36 months of entry into the program. The first 20 months of the program are devoted to coursework and the development of a research proposal for a thesis or a project. Students spend the last 16 months of the program completing their theses or projects.