Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

About this programme

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. The Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (INS) program is designed to meet your individual needs. All two-year Ontario diploma and three-year Ontario advanced diploma graduates are guaranteed advanced placement in the INS program to begin in the program's third year (semester 5). See pathways for more information. Study at your own pace: In this program you’ll have the flexibility to choose how many courses you want to take each term. Students who study full-time can complete this program in as little as eight semesters (four years). Duration will depend on the number of courses taken each term. See courses for more information. Maximum completion time: In accordance with ministry requirements, all students must complete the program within seven years of being admitted. This program includes a mandatory work term to provide you with valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. A mandatory work term is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. It is typically completed between t