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Apply as an "Undeclared" student. If you're not ready to choose a program, apply to the Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Social Sciences to start at UVic as an "Undeclared" student. You can take a variety of classes to explore your options, then declare your program after one or more years of full-time study.
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Our faculties offer both Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees. At UVic, degrees usually require at least 60.0 units of coursework, which works out to around 40 courses (most courses are 1.5 units each). For full-time students who are taking ten courses per year, a degree will take about four years. The many departments in the...
For any UVic undergraduate degree, you must at minimum meet the following requirements to graduate: 1. completion of 60.0 units of coursework with at least 21.0 of these units from 300- or 400-level courses 2. completion of the residency requirement: at least 30.0 of your total units and 18.0 of your 300- or 400-level units must be completed at UVi...
Each faculty is able to set common requirements that must be satisfied by all students who wish to be granted degrees by that faculty. These requirements are reported in the faculty entry of the academic calendar, and are checked by the CAPP report (degree audit) and by Undergraduate Records prior to degrees being granted. In addition to the requir...
Programs dictate which specific courses you will be required to take within your degree. They are offered by the departments and schools (e.g., Anthropology, Biology, Philosophy) within our faculties. Our departments offer major, combined major, minor, general, and honours programs. These programs have minimum 300- or 400-level requirements, and va...
Most degree programs don't outline 60.0 units of specific, required coursework; students have space to choose courses based on interest. These courses are referred to as electives. Electives can be confusing for students because the term doesn't refer to specific courses. There isn't a list of courses in the calendar labelled electives. Rather, ele...
While UVic primarily offers degrees, there are a number of certificate and diploma programs available. These programs usually require fewer units of credit than degrees, and can be useful for students who are interested in completing a credential in a shorter time. Many of our certificate and diploma programs are geared towards students who are ret...
choose & plan your program. Choose & plan your program. We can help you make informed decisions about what to study. These resources will get you off to a strong start with your planning, and remember: we're always here if you need a hand.
The campus at UVic is truly diverse and the International Centre for Students is a resource for all students to know more about every aspect of the education and support system at the University. Many awards and grants are also available to students which gives them the required financial assistance when coming to another country to pursue higher education.
Online courses. Whether you're looking to advance your career, learn new skills, or simply pursue a personal interest, our online courses offer a wide range of convenient options to meet your needs. Online courses with Continuing Studies at UVic are offered either fully online or blended. Fully online courses are delivered in asynchronous ...
STUDY FOCUS AREAS: UVic's Geography program offers four study focus areas: physical geography, human geography, environment & sustainability, and geomatics. We have defined these categories to give students a guide to course selections, especially for the last two years of study. Physical Geography: Physical geographers are trained to recognize ...
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Continuing Studies at UVic offers both credit and non-credit diploma programs that typically consist of taking between ten to fifteen courses. A diploma gives you comprehensive knowledge in a subject area, which makes you qualified for a wider variety of career options in your field. Diplomas teach you practical skills and will help you stand ...
