Heritage and Culture Certificate

Yukon University

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

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Yukon University offers Heritage and Culture Certificate, a certificate programme in Whitehorse, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 400 per credit (CAD 152 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 152 / credit
International tuition: CAD 400 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: yukonu.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Heritage and Culture certificate at Yukon University combines theory and practice to prepare students for work in heritage and culture management, with a specific focus on Yukon First Nations heritage and culture. The one-year, credit-based certificate covers First Nations history, public administration, archives management, language, anthropology, and the preservation of traditional knowledge, and can be completed full-time or part-time. Courses are offered through a mix of on-campus instruction in Whitehorse and Dawson City, online delivery, and distance-learning technologies. Admission requires English 12 with a grade of at least 65 percent, acceptance into a comparable post-secondary program, or five years of manager-level work experience supported by four to five writing samples. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to remain in good standing. Intake to the certificate has been suspended, and the program is not currently accepting new applications.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires English 12 with a grade of at least 65 percent, acceptance into a post-secondary program comparable to the Heritage and Culture certificate, or five years of manager-level work experience supported by four to five writing samples. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to remain in good standing. Intake to the certificate has been suspended and the program is not currently accepting applications.

About Yukon University

Type: University
Founded: 1963
Students: 1,262
Programs: 33
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Yukon University campus and surroundings

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Heritage and Culture Certificate award?

Yukon University awards a Certificate on completion of this programme.

How long does Heritage and Culture Certificate take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Heritage and Culture Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 400 per credit (CAD 152 per credit for local students).

Can Heritage and Culture Certificate be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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