Social Sciences impact our world
At UVic's Faculty of Social Sciences, our seven areas of study examine all aspects of society and the world we live in. You'll get a dynamic, hands-on education that takes advantage of our extraordinary environment and makes a difference every day.
Undergraduate studies
Be part of a diverse community of active thinkers and doers. Engage in research and participate in co-op and other community activities.
Graduate studies
Our graduate students and faculty work on original research that creates vital impact locally and around the world.
News & stories
Royal Society of Canada 2021
Eight UVic researchers in the fields of science, social sciences, engineering, and humanities have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada, the country’s highest academic honour.
Traditional foodways need protection
Collaborative new research shows that for millennia, Indigenous people managed their relationship with shellfish and sea otters to safeguard their access to shellfish.
Advancing UVic health research
Eight research projects at the University of Victoria received a total of $1.45 million in federal support, helping keep our researchers at the forefront of science and innovation.
Careers in Social Sciences
More than 30,000 UVic social sciences graduates have amazing careers all over the world. We’ll prepare you for a career in a field you’re passionate about.
Territory acknowledgement
We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.