- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 6 year dual Bachelor Degree including 19 weeks of
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Education and Teaching
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Child and Family Studies and Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior is a dual credential taken as one extended programme at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario. The Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Studies half covers child development, family systems, early learning, health and wellbeing, and the policy framework around children and families, delivered alongside the Intermediate/Senior stream.
Alongside it the Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior half prepares teachers for grades seven through twelve, built around subject specialisation, secondary curriculum, adolescent development and assessment for senior students, which is the professional side of Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Studies taken this way. Secondary teaching is taught by subject, so the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Studies half is not background here, it is the teachable subject the graduate will be hired to deliver. For the Bachelor of Arts in Undeclared with Junior/Intermediate route, one point matters above the rest. This subject was built for people who will work with children, which makes the Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior pairing an unusually coherent combination rather than a convenient one, and that is the case for the Bachelor of Arts in Undeclared with Junior/Intermediate route specifically.
As a degree level award, Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Child and Family Studies and Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior sits outside the field of study rules, which removes the CIP check that non degree applicants must complete. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Studies with Intermediate/Senior 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 Child and Family Studies with Intermediate/Senior route in writing before you pay a deposit.
The stated bar for Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Child and Family Studies and Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior is Grade 12 / High School with 75 percent, with an English profile of IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6. Tuition for the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Studies with Intermediate/Senior 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 Child and Family Studies with Intermediate/Senior 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: As a degree level award, Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Child and Family Studies and Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior sits outside the field of study rules, which removes the CIP check that non degree applicants must complete.
- 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:
- Child and Youth Worker: community and residential settings
- Early Years Programme Coordinator: childcare and education
- Family Support Worker: early help services
- Child Protection Support Worker: statutory services
- Youth Programme Leader: community organisations
- Secondary Teacher: after provincial certification, teaching the subject studied
Reality check: work with children requires police vulnerable sector clearance and immunisation records, which international students should arrange early rather than at placement stage.
About Nipissing University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- World rank
- #2470
- Reference No.
- O19395535971
