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Interdisciplinary Studies: Bachelor's Degree (BIS)

Interdisciplinary Studies: Bachelor's Degree (BIS)

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada•World Rank #3,064

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Bachelor's Degree (BIS) is a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts programme offered by Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 875 per credit (CAD 162 per credit for local students).

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Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 162 / credit

International tuition: CAD 875 / credit

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies explores your interests without concentrating in a specific arts, science, or business major. You can find your passions through a varied learning experience and customize your curriculum, with opportunities for co-op, service learning, undergraduate research and study abroad.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Thompson Rivers University's page for the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies requires English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 at a minimum of 73%, or equivalent completion of ESAL 0570 with ESAL 0580, or ENGL 0600, or ENGL 0601; no international test score is published on this page. On top of the English requirement, applicants must meet one of two academic paths: successful completion of 60 post-secondary credits with a minimum GPA of 2.5, or completion of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (grading scale not stated on this page). The program is open to international applicants and described as currently accepting applications. For course-equivalency questions the page points to tru.ca/future/admissions/undergrad/course-equivalents.html. No portfolio, interview or work-experience condition is listed.

Application Details

Start Date: Intakes: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Summer), as listed on TRU's program page.

Application Deadline: No separate date is published for this program, so TRU's general undergraduate deadlines apply. Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents): 1 May for the September (Fall) intake; 1 September for the January (Winter) intake; 1 January for the May (Summer) intake. International applicants work to a separate published set, which differs for the winter and summer intakes: 1 May for September; 1 October for January; 1 February for May. Applications for most programs open 1 October. A deadline falling on a weekend or statutory holiday moves to the next working day, and TRU keeps accepting applications after the date where space remains, though high-volume programs can close early.

About Thompson Rivers University

“Quansem Ilep”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1970

Students: 31,000

World rank: #3,064

Programs: 216

Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Interdisciplinary Studies: Bachelor's Degree (BIS) award?

Thompson Rivers University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Liberal Arts on completion of this programme.

How long does Interdisciplinary Studies: Bachelor's Degree (BIS) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does Interdisciplinary Studies: Bachelor's Degree (BIS) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 875 per credit (CAD 162 per credit for local students).

Can Interdisciplinary Studies: Bachelor's Degree (BIS) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Thompson Rivers University.

What language is Interdisciplinary Studies: Bachelor's Degree (BIS) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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