Interdisciplinary programs
We know that not all students are the same. You deserve a program as unique as you are.
Our interdisciplinary programs let you study themes that don’t fit into just one department.
Environmental Studies
Join us at UVic's School of Environmental Studies and be empowered to drive positive change for a better world, creating respectful and healthy communities. Together, we aim to find place-based solutions that honour both the planet and its diverse inhabitants.
Global Development Studies
Study the Global South—the Asia-Pacific region, Africa and Latin America. Understand the history, theories and practices of global development. Study colonialism, global patterns of poverty and inequality, and development aid.
Social Justice Studies
Are you interested in promoting social justice? Explore social justice initiatives taking place in today's world. Study how scholars, researchers and activists engage with social injustices.
Cultural, Social & Political Thought
Discover the vibrant world of Cultural, Social and Political Thought, UVic's longest-established interdisciplinary program. Emerge as a graduate with an MA or PhD in one of the most universally recognized disciplines in today's academic landscape.