Program Overview

Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (INS)

Program Overview

This flexible program is designed with diploma graduates in mind. Whether you are just starting your career or are a working professional upgrading to a degree, the Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program will help you to develop the workforce skills needed to progress in your career, regardless of your discipline. This program is also a good fit for students without existing postsecondary experience who wish to explore a variety of subjects with flexibility while completing a bachelor's degree.

Advanced Placement

The Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (INS) program is designed to meet your individual needs. All two-year Ontario diploma and three-year Ontario advanced diploma graduates are guaranteed advanced placement in the INS program to begin in the program's third year (semester 5). See pathways for more information.

Work Experience

Mandatory Degree Work Term

A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. The work term(s) may be a paid or unpaid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for the mandatory degree work term regardless of success in securing a work position.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Start Dates and Availability

Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. In courses delivered in the flexible format, students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

Career Opportunities

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:

• Education (school boards, postsecondary schools)
• Communications
• Client Relations
• Sustainability/Environmental sectors
• Non-profit organizations
• Financial industries
• Conservation authorities
• Police forces
• Leadership/management roles

Program Details

• Duration: 8 Semesters (4 Years)
• Credential: Honours Bachelor Degree
• School: School of Arts & Science
• Campus: Newnham
• Delivery: Flexible

PGWP Eligibility

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.