Social Sciences impact our world
At UVic's Faculty of Social Sciences, our nine 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.
Language is the foundation
Language is the foundation of Indigenous laws, worldviews and ways of knowing and being. The protection and revitalization of Indigenous languages is a priority for local Indigenous communities and for UVic.
Throughout Distinctly UVic, names and teachings are provided in Ləkʷəŋən Y | SENĆOŦEN | English. These words and teachings have been shared with the university community by Elders, Language and Knowledge Keepers from the local Na3ons, and we are charged with upholding them through the Coast Salish teaching of Nəw̓ es šxʷ cən ʔay̓šqʷeləqʷən | ÁMEḴT TŦEN ÍY, ŚḰÁLEȻEN | Bring in a good heart and a good mind.
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News & stories
Researcher profile, Lindsey Schneider
July 14, 2026
By Anne MacLaurin Q/A: Researcher Profile: Lindsey Schneider Dr. Schneider teaches in the School of Environmental Studies. She is an associate professor whose area of expertise is: Settler...
Mapping the aspirations and challenges of the Hul’q’umi’num’ peoples
July 14, 2026
By Anne MacLaurin Mapping the aspirations and challenges of the Hul’q’umi’num’ peoples Thom and Johnnie's new book chapter highlights a series of detailed...
Researcher profile, Cathy Costigan
July 14, 2026
By Anne MacLaurin Q/A: Dr. Cathy Costigan, the new chair of the Department of Psychology What sparked your interest in psychology? I began my university studies in engineering but soon realized...
Pitch Perfect
July 6, 2026
By Anne MacLaurin, The Torch UVic social sciences grad, Vikes star, Olympian and activist Pamphinette Buisa fought her way back from the heartbreak of injury to make a new start playing pro rugby...
Humans trained to spot AI faces in battle against deepfake fraud
June 29, 2026
By Anne MacLaurin AI-generated deepfake faces are increasingly realistic and difficult to spot—until now—in a new study that suggests humans have been successfully trained to...
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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.
