Faculty of Social Sciences

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Students from an earlier UVic field school in Cuba. Photo: Ained Martinez.

Cuba Field School: Off the beaten track

During a 30-day field school in Cuba, UVic anthropology students conducted ethnographic field work using cameras, video and sound equipment while they lived with several families and shared everyday experiences.

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Triquet Island find

Ancient village site part of oral history

New find reaffirms Heiltsuk First Nation oral history—14,000 years ago. UVic PhD candidate Alisha Gauvreau (anthropology) was part of the team of archaeologists from UVic, the Hakai Institute and local First Nations to unearth the ancient village site.

 

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John Murray in Jordan

Research that makes a vital impact

Our students and faculty do research around the world. Like graduate student John Murray, who participated in an archeological dig in Amman, Jordan.

Our research
Sepideh Heydari in a psychology lab

Careers in social sciences

Our programs prepare you for a meaningful career. Sepideh Heydari is a psychology PhD student interested in the underlying mechanisms of memory, decision making, cognitive control and vision.

Career possibilities

Hands-on learning

Take your learning outside of the classroom with one of our many field school opportunities.

Field schools
Student in front of the BC Legislature Buildings

Complement your studies with co-op

Alternate your academic studies with paid, relevant experience like working at the BC Legislature.

Co-operative education
Sadaf Mirza on the UVic campus

Our grads do great things

Sadaf Mirza is the Chief Economist and Executive Director of Economic Forecasting and Analysis for the BC Government—a career she began as a co-op student.

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Be the change

The world is interconnected and we think learning should be too. Through one of our seven different social sciences disciplines, examine all aspects of our society and the world we live in.

  • If you're curious about the world around you, there's a research project you can create.
  • If you're passionate about an issue, we'll help you make an impact.
  • If you like contributing to communities, there are opportunities to work with local people here or in the most remote corners of the world.

At UVic's Faculty of Social Sciences, you'll get a dynamic, hands-on education that takes advantage of our extraordinary academic environment and makes a difference in the lives of our students and the world.

Find your edge in UVic's Faculty of Social Sciences

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Research

Researchers on a BC Ferry

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