- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 6 year dual Bachelor Degree including 19 weeks of
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Early Childhood and Primary Education
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior is a dual credential taken as one extended programme at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario. The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy half covers logic, ethics, metaphysics, epistemology and the history of philosophical thought, built around argument construction and conceptual analysis, delivered alongside the Primary/Junior stream.
Alongside it the Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior half prepares teachers for kindergarten through grade six, covering child development, literacy and numeracy instruction, classroom management, assessment and inclusive practice, which is the professional side of Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy taken this way. Primary and junior teaching rewards subject breadth more than subject depth, so the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy background functions as an enrichment rather than a specialisation, and the practicum weeks are where the actual teaching capability is built. For the Bachelor of Arts in History with Primary/Junior route, one point matters above the rest. Philosophy is unusually good preparation for anything requiring reasoning under scrutiny, and Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior supplies the applied context it otherwise lacks, and that is the case for the Bachelor of Arts in History with Primary/Junior route specifically.
Because Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior is a degree, the field of study restriction that catches non degree credentials does not apply and no CIP verification is required. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Primary/Junior route with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Primary/Junior route in writing before you pay a deposit.
Applicants to Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior need Grade 12 / High School with at least 75 percent, together with IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6. Tuition for the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Primary/Junior route is recorded at CAD 21,000 a year with a CAD 150 application fee, and 5 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Primary/Junior route application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 75 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 58 overall with no component below 56; TOEFL iBT 83 total; Duolingo is recorded as not accepted at this institution.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit confirms the seat and triggers the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: Because Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior is a degree, the field of study restriction that catches non degree credentials does not apply and no CIP verification is required.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Policy Analyst: ethics and regulatory roles
- Compliance and Ethics Officer: corporate and public sector
- Research Assistant: academic and applied projects
- Technical Writer: complex documentation roles
- Teacher: where the education route applies
- Primary Teacher: after provincial certification
Reality check: philosophy graduates rarely find jobs titled philosopher, so the ones who convert well can articulate the reasoning skill rather than the reading list.
About Nipissing University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- World rank
- #2470
- Reference No.
- O19395535971
