Co-op

As part of our degree program, we encourage students to gain practical work experience and to travel to the Asia-Pacific region. Students can take advantage of our excellent language exchange programs, the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives' internship program, or travel or work opportunities in Asia to gain skills that are highly desired in the workplace.

UVic also offers career guidance and support at the Co-operative Education Program and Career Services. You can get one-on-one career guidance, career development workshops, help with on-line job searching and testing to discover your competencies and skill-set.

What is co-op?

At UVic, learning extends beyond the classroom. Through our co-operative education program (co-op), students alternate terms in class with paid work terms in positions related to their fields of study. Co-op is collaborative—students, employers and the university all play a part.

Because you have gained practical, real-world experience during your work term, co-op allows you to develop skills that will serve you well in the workplace. Many Pacific and Asian Studies undergraduate students have registered with the co-op program, and they find it allows them to gain important work experience, and pay the bills, while they are completing their degree.

Are you interested in a co-op term abroad?

UVic co-operative education program helps you to find a placement outside Canada.