Bachelor of Arts in Germanic Studies (Co-op Optional)

at University of Victoria Canada

Statistics is the science of collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data. You will learn how to design experiments and learn different ways of analyzing data. You will develop strong critical and analytical thinking skills, and the communication skills necessary to present your analyses. Our flexible program allows you to follow your passions in applied or theoretical statistics

Keen to make a positive impact in the lives of children, youth, families and communities? Discover a world of diverse career opportunities as you develop practice skills, knowledge and self-awareness. Choose child protection, early years or Indigenous specializations within your degree. Enjoy our learning community of collaboration, mutual respect and accountability.

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.

Environmental studies is about the relationship between social, cultural, economic, political and ecological systems. Examine how human activities affect the landscape, and develop integrated approaches to solving environmental problems. From engaging in community-based research to developing community action plans or working on local ecological restoration projects, you will make an impact on real issues affecting local and international communities.

The Diploma in Indigenous Community Development and Governance program (DICDG) was founded on the vision of Indigenous leaders and administrators and is offered by the School of Public Administration, University of Victoria. The purpose of the diploma porgram is to train and strengthen the capacity of Indigenous and non-Indigenous administrators that are working or plan to work for Indigenous communities and organizations.

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

Psychology, the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, addresses fascinating questions that lie at the heart of human experience. Our program offers you a unique combination of strong foundational knowledge, a vibrant research community and hands-on field experience. You will work with your professors and classmates on important issues like how the brain and mind work, and healthy development.

Areas of focus:-

• Lifespan
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Mind and brain
• Social psychology

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.

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. 

Psychology, the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, addresses fascinating questions that lie at the heart of human experience. Our program offers you a unique combination of strong foundational knowledge, a vibrant research community and hands-on field experience. You will work with your professors and classmates on important issues like how the brain and mind work, and healthy development.

Areas of focus:-

• Lifespan
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Mind and brain
• Social psychology