Undergraduate

Our programs

Choose from options for major and minor programs that lead to BA, BEd and BSc degrees across several educational disciplines.

Whether you're interested in becoming a teacher, looking to bolster your degree with a minor in education, or seeking foundational electives in leadership, you'll find interesting course offerings that are designed with today's societal needs in mind.

Bachelor of Education

Do you have dreams of leading your own classroom? Develop your professional teaching practice in our cohort-based teacher training programs, and build confidence with a local or international teaching practicum. French teaching pathways are available. 

Bachelor of Child & Youth Care

Are you passionate about working with children, youth, families, and communities? This program will prepare you to be a future leader in a dynamic, growing field where skilled, compassionate practitioners are in high demand. Our graduates work in mental health, education, early years programs, child protection, youth justice, and beyond.

Indigenous Education programs

The Department of Indigenous Education offers undergraduate programs in Indigenous Language Revitalization and Teacher Education. Language revitalization programs are offered in partnership with Indigenous communities. 

Minor programs

Whether you're doing a degree in education or in another field, the Faculty of Education offers four minor programs to support and expand your learning. 

• Minor in Education
• Minor in Art Education
• Minor in Applications of Psychology & Leadership

Co-operative education

At UVic, learning extends beyond the classroom! Through co-operative education (co-op), you can alternate terms in class with paid work terms in your field of study. 

Professional development

Are you interested in developing your skills, advancing your career or upgrading to a higher teacher salary? Continuing Studies in Education offers programs and non-accredited courses including professional development opportunities for teachers, such as the French immersion teacher Pro-D, a Diploma in Intercultural Education and much more.

Undergraduate admissions

 Ready to apply? We’ll walk you through the steps of our application process. 

• How to apply to UVic
• Talk to a student recruiter or attend a recruitment event.