Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Literary and Cultural Studies (Co-op Optional)

at University of Victoria Canada

Learn about the place and function of religions in society—today and in the past. Study the important role that religion plays in the social, political and artistic dimensions of human societies. Our program reflects the growing diversity of belief systems within Canada, emphasizing the need to understand differences and similarities between religions in our increasingly interconnected world.

This program prepares you for a successful career that spans industries by combining theory and deep technical knowledge with teamwork and soft skills. Our program emphasizes the design, analysis, and testing of large scale, embedded, and real-time software systems for correctness, performance, usability, safety, security and cost effectiveness.

Areas of focus

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Cybersecurity and privacy
• Data mining and analysis
• Interaction design and data visualization
• Performance and scalability
• Visual computing (vision/graphics/gaming)

Are you wondering how to pronounce words in Kwak’wala? Aiming for a career as a language teacher or a speech-language pathologist? Linguistics offers programs exploring everything from the structure of the world’s languages, to how language is organized in our minds, to how best to teach languages. We are leaders in Indigenous language revitalization programs, in partnership with Indigenous Education at UVic.

Explore life at all levels of organization, from the gene to the ecosystem. Understand the key fields of biology, including cell biology, ecology, evolution, genetics and physiology, and have the opportunity to design your own program of study. Develop strong practical skills through field and laboratory work and in research projects. 

Areas of focus:-

• Forest biology
• Marine biology
• Neurobiology

Interested in the earth, oceans and atmosphere? Curious about geohazards or climate change? On the south end of Vancouver Island, UVic is perfectly situated for offering a complete education in Earth System Science.

You'll experience hands-on learning in the field. From lab classes identifying rocks at the beach to field schools studying the geology of the Cordilleran Mountains, the great outdoors will be your classroom.

Study what interests you the most. Geology, physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics all find a home in the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences. 

Philosophy explores the most fundamental questions of life, the questions that people across all ages and cultures have always asked themselves about the world and their place in it: what is the meaning of life? What is the ultimate nature of reality? Does God exist? Are there objective standards of right and wrong? Is there life after death? Basic philosophical issues touch almost all aspects of life.

Areas of focus:-

• Applied ethics (minor)

We offer one of the most comprehensive and immersive theatre programs in Canada. You will have many hands-on opportunities to participate in our mainstage season-onstage and behind the scenes-while learning about the historical and contemporary importance of theatre. Our alumni succeed, and so will you!

Areas of focus:-

• Applied theatre
• Design
• Directing
• Performance
• Production and management
• Self-directed
• Theatre history

Curious how to go from idea to art? Like working with your hands? By combining classroom learning and hands-on practice with collaborative, creative and critical thinking, you’ll become a well-rounded, flexible contemporary artist. Our emphasis on studio time and dedicated mentorship ensures you’ll have essential skills for today’s rapidly changing and increasingly visual world.

Areas of focus:-

• Drawing
• Extended media
• Painting
• Photography
• Sculpture
• Video art

Health information science bridges the worlds of health care, management and technology. It includes developing and managing the latest information technology applications securely and effectively within health care organizations. Pursue the technical aspects of our health care systems and informatics issues. Your studies will include the fundamentals of software engineering, operating systems, human-computer interaction, programming languages and computer hardware.

Social science is the scientific study of human society and human relationships. Explore political turmoil, environmental change, social inequality and other things that affect people's lives in profound ways.

Studying the social sciences gives you the inspiration to imagine new futures. It will also give you the skills needed to address society's most pressing challenges.

Apply to UVic as an Area Undecided student if you're interested in social sciences, but aren't ready to pick a program. You can use your first year to decide on a direction for your studies and have flexibility in what classes you can take, then declare your program when you're ready.