What can you do with your degree?

Jacob (political science) holds his "What can you do with your degree?" sheet.
"What're you going to do with your degree?" You've probably heard this question a lot from parents, friends and professors. The answer is up to you, but we can help you figure out your next steps in 3 main ways.
1) Hear from
alumni
We offer "What can you do with your degree?" sessions throughout the year, where you can meet alumni from your program to learn how they've transitioned into the workplace. Find out when our next session is taking place.
You can also check out interviews with alumni on our Youtube channel.
2) Download
your sheet
We've put together a "What can you do with your degree?" sheet for almost every program at UVic. Your sheet includes information about:
- popular jobs for grads from your program
- where to find work related to your degree
- professional associations in your field
- competencies you can develop through your program
- information about core competencies
- where to find job search help
Search for your faculty and program below to download your "What can you do with your degree?" sheet. Want more information about the competencies you can develop through your program? Check out the list of detailed program-specific competencies. Need help? Drop by for some guidance from a career educator.
Faculty of Business
Faculty of Business
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
Faculty of Fine Arts
Faculty of Fine Arts
Faculty of Human and Social Development
Faculty of Human and Social Development
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Humanities
- English
- French
- Germanic and Slavic Studies
- Greek and Roman Studies
- Hispanic and Italian Studies
- History
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Medieval Studies (check back soon)
- Pacific and Asian Studies
- Philosophy
- Women's Studies
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science
- Biochemistry and Microbiology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Ocean Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy l Guide to Career Education article about careers in astronomy (external)
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
3) Explore
external resources
Want more? Check out these external career resources. NOTE: Co-op and Career does not endorse these websites nor screen any content that is posted on these sites.
- TalentEgg provides interviews, articles and videos about starting careers in a wide range of industries. Click on your area of interest to learn more.
- Focus on Accounting
- Focus on Engineering
- Focus on Financial Services
- Focus on Mining
- Focus on Petroleum
- Focus on Retail
- Focus on Sales and Marketing
- JobApplications.com has information on a wide variety of job types.
- Careercrate has videos about a wide range of industries.
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