Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering (Co-op)

at University of Victoria Canada

As a humanities student, you'll explore languages, literature and philosophy. You'll learn how people have created the world and how they, in turn, are created by it. You can immerse yourself in the study of old and new global cultures. And you'll explore the complexities, contradictions and beauty of the world around you.

Apply to UVic as an Area Undecided student if you're interested in the humanities, 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.

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

Whether you're interested in performing, studying or recording music, you’ll find yourself immersed in music here—from orchestral performance to strings, jazz, vocals and more. Our expert faculty, artists-in-residence, dynamic programs, dedicated building and smaller, supportive classes give you the chance to collaborate with fellow musicians and grow as an artist and performer.

Areas of focus:-

• Composition and theory
• History and literature
• Music education secondary (choral)
• Music education secondary (instrumental)
• Musical arts
• Performance

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.

Do you want to do business by doing good? We do too! Develop in-demand business skills that focus on corporate sustainability and social responsibility. Explore the world of international business on study exchange or in our specialization option. Build your entrepreneurship toolkit to start your own business and learn the art of the customer "wow" in our service management specialization options.

Areas of focus

• Entrepreneurship
• International business
• Service management

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.

Anthropology explores the diversity of human lifeways, past and present. Study how cultural contexts shape who we are, our long-term human histories, and our evolutionary relationships. We draw on humanist and scientific perspectives of socio-cultural anthropology, archaeology and biological anthropology.

Areas of focus:- 

• Evolution and ecology
• Inequality
• Culture and health
• Space
• Place
• Knowledge and power
• Visual anthropology and materiality

If you want to learn about the history of the Soviet Union, Russian folk beliefs and the Cold War, look no further than Slavic studies. We offer courses in Russian, Ukrainian and East European studies that let you build language proficiency, explore new cultures and worldviews, and even study or work in a Russian-speaking country.

Learn about cutting-edge topics such as immunology, mechanisms of infectious disease, genetic engineering and biotechnology. You have the opportunity to become proficient in technical skills through highly rated laboratory training, a successful o-op program and courses where you will conduct experimental research under the guidance of a department member.

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.