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

at University of Victoria Canada

The civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome are foundations of the world we live in today. This program offers you a flexible and multidisciplinary degree in languages, literature, history and archaeology, combined according to your interests. Learn how the languages and cultures of the classical world inform our own in many, often surprising, ways.

Medieval Studies involves interdisciplinary explorations of early cultural practices and artefacts, many of which continue to shape the modern world. Our first-year courses are designed as gateways and samplers, presenting the diversity of the discipline. Encounter medieval manuscripts, and learn about a range of intellectual and artistic achievements in the past. 

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 the impact of political decisions and the effects they have on us as individuals and as a society. You will focus on critical issues including Indigenous politics, minority rights and identity, migration and refugee movements, privacy and surveillance, democracy, human security, and international law.

Areas of focus:-

• European Studies

Geography aims to study the relationships within and between human and natural systems, with an emphasis on the spatial nature of these processes. Our department emphasizes the integration of these components by providing our students with a strong theoretical foundation on people and environment interaction. Experiential learning forms a major part of our teaching through field studies, community engaged activities, and our co-op program.

Areas of focus:-

• Biophysical geography
• Environmental geography
• Geomatics
• Human geography

Choose from a wide range of traditional and cutting-edge courses that consider literature from a variety of perspectives. Feed your imagination, challenge your intellect and enhance the pleasure of reading. Our courses, whether in literature or professional communication, develop your ability to write well and to analyze texts effectively.

Geography aims to study the relationships within and between human and natural systems, with an emphasis on the spatial nature of these processes. Our department emphasizes the integration of these components by providing our students with a strong theoretical foundation on people and environment interaction. Experiential learning forms a major part of our teaching through field studies, community engaged activities, and our co-op program.

Areas of focus:-

• Biophysical geography
• Environmental geography
• Geomatics
• Human geography

Explore the universe through our astronomy program. Conduct research, develop your problem-solving skills and learn to see the sky in a whole new way. Want to do some star-gazing? We have one of the largest celestial telescopes on any North American university campus.

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

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.