- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 6 year dual Bachelor Degree including 19 weeks of
- Open intakes
-
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 - Social Welfare and Social Development 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 Social Welfare and Social Development half covers social policy, welfare systems, community development, inequality and the practice frameworks used across social services, 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 Social Welfare and Social Development taken this way. Primary and junior teaching rewards subject breadth more than subject depth, so the Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare and Social Development 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 Religions and Culture with Primary/Junior route, one point matters above the rest. This is the academic route into social services rather than the professional one, and Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior gives graduates a defined second qualification alongside it, and that is the case for the Bachelor of Arts in Religions and Culture with Primary/Junior route specifically.
The field of study rule does not touch Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare and Social Development and Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior, because degree programmes are exempt from it. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering the Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare and Social Development 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 Social Welfare and Social Development with Primary/Junior route in writing before you pay a deposit.
Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare and Social Development and Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior sits at Grade 12 / High School with 75 percent for entry, with an English requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6. Tuition for the Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare and Social Development 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 Social Welfare and Social Development 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: The field of study rule does not touch Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare and Social Development and Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior, because degree programmes are exempt from it.
- 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:
- Community Support Worker: front line social services
- Programme Coordinator: non profit organisations
- Settlement Worker: newcomer services
- Housing Support Worker: community housing organisations
- Policy Assistant: social development roles
- Primary Teacher: after provincial certification
Reality check: this degree does not itself confer social work registration, which requires the professional Bachelor of Social Work route, and applicants should be clear about that distinction.
About Nipissing University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- World rank
- #2470
- Reference No.
- O19395535971
