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Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (INS)
Campus
Duration
8 Semesters (4 Years)Credential Awarded
Honours Bachelor DegreeSchool
School of Arts & ScienceProgram and course delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Using innovative learning spaces and technology, professors teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
About the Program
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 Entry
Graduates of a diploma program may be eligible to complete this degree faster through one of our pathway options.
Sequence
The Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program is designed to meet your individual needs. If you hold a two- or three-year diploma with a 2.5 GPA, you may be eligible to start this program at year 3 (semester 5), completing the degree in just four semesters and a work term.
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
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:
Renewable Scholarship
Receive up to $1,000 per year when you study in any degree program.
Global Learning and Engagement Opportunity
As a student in this program you have the chance to explore global learning opportunities through Global Learning and Engagement. Gain a global perspective and develop new skills for personal, professional, and academic growth – at Seneca or abroad.
Student Works and Experiences
What Our Graduates Say
Lee Doucet
Graduate, Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
"I was working in the security sector and was ready for a new challenge. I attended a Seneca Open House and met Camille Soucie, the Program Chair. She connected me to Naomi Kestenbaum, Program Co-ordinator. I credit the two of them for convincing me to ultimately pursue the INS program. I immediately admired their passion for education and helping students, as well as their honesty and transparency in terms of what I could expect as an incoming student."
Esther Sampson
Graduate, Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
"I chose the Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree because it let me use credits from my previous diploma and it allowed me to take an array of different course types. I had been away from academia for about a decade and did not know where my interests may lie. Because of this, the degree piqued my interest as it provided the ability to take courses in both hard and soft sciences.”