Campus

Newnham

Duration

8 Semesters (4 Years)

Credential Awarded

Honours Bachelor Degree

School

School of Arts & Science

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This program is offered online, with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to 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.

Learn more about Seneca’s program delivery options.

About the Program

Turn your diploma into a degree. This flexible program is designed to use your existing postsecondary credits or credential to complete a degree. It can also help you advance your career or pursue further post-graduate education opportunities. As an eligible diploma graduate, you can enter the degree in year three and graduate in two years. Gain practical experience and industry connections through a work term. 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 3.0. 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. 

Part-time option is available >

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.