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Faculty of Humanities

Careers for Humanities grads

Ethan Jorgensen, a co-op student in the Department of English, is standing in a BC forest, pointing his camera towards the sky to capture a picture. — Ethan Jorgensen (English) captures photos on a work term for the BC Ministry of Forests.

Find a career that fits

UVic is Canada's #1 comprehensive university for preparing career-ready grads. Your Humanities degree builds skills that equip you for the workplace.

Potential careers

What can you do with a Humanities degree? Our grads are pursuing careers in these areas and more:

librarian or archivist
communications coordinator
accessibility coordinator
program manager
translator or interpreter
community outreach and engagement
policy analyst
cultural programs coordinator
curator
speech language pathologist
teacher or instructor
legal professional
journalism or media
cultural programs coordinator
trade officer
international project coordinator
immigration officer
intelligence officer
social media manager

Some of these roles may require post-graduate studies or training.

Career supports

UVic's Career Services can help you explore career options, find work, and more:

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