4.1 Bachelor of Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies

The Bachelor of Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies (BASIS) provides students with the opportunity to pursue undergraduate learning in an interdisciplinary program that emphasizes place-based and Indigenous learning, with an emphasis on land-based and experiential learning. This program follows a unique structure, with students learning through two six-week interdisciplinary modules each semester. Students also have 12 credit hours for pursuing student-directed learning options from other Northern institutions, units throughout Memorial University, and professional development opportunities. This program aims to make a strong contribution to understanding and addressing the most pressing needs and priorities of the North, and to training a network of students and learners who will contribute to Northern social, cultural, and economic growth, development, and prosperity. There are two pathways for this program:

1. General Degree of Bachelor of Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies
2. Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arctic and Subarctic Interdisciplinary Studies