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Hispanic Studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Why choose Hispanic Studies at UVic?

Study one of the world’s most widely spoken languages while exploring the cultures, histories and ideas that shape Spanish-speaking communities across the globe.

At UVic, you’ll build real-world communication, cultural awareness and critical thinking skills that employers value in fields like business, government, media and international work.

What makes this program stand out:

  • Learn Spanish at any level, from beginner to advanced
  • Explore topics like film, history, culture and social issues
  • Gain global perspective through study abroad opportunities
  • Build skills you can apply across careers and industries
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What skills you’ll graduate with

Build practical, career-ready skills you can use across industries in Canada and globally.

  • Fluent Spanish communication — speak, write and understand Spanish with confidence
  • Cross-cultural awareness — navigate diverse cultures and global perspectives
  • Global communication skills — adapt your message for international audiences
  • Critical thinking and analysis — interpret culture, media and complex ideas
  • Research and writing skills — communicate insights clearly and professionally

Earn while you learn

Co-operative Education (Co-op)

  • Through UVic’s Co-op program, you’ll apply what you learn in paid, career-related positions that count toward your degree—and give you a head start after graduation.
  • Co-op is available to everyone, including international students with co-op work permits.
  • On average, 70 percent of UVic Co-op students graduate with a job offer already in hand.
  • Unlike at some universities, at UVic, you don’t have to compete for a spot in Co-op.

Study abroad in Spain

  • Explore beautiful sixteenth-century buildings and walk down cobblestone streets while taking language and culture classes in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
  • Study in a historic UNESCO World Heritage city Immerse yourself in Spanish language and daily life
  • Build confidence through real-world communication
  • Gain international experience employers value

Student life & community

  • Spanish Conversation Café - Practice speaking Spanish in a casual setting with students, faculty and members of Victoria’s Spanish-speaking community.
  • Constelaciones Undergraduate Journal - Publish your work and collaborate with peers by contributing to a student-led academic journal.
  • Latin American and Spanish Film Week - Watch and volunteer at Cinecenta during this annual showcase of contemporary films from Latin America and Spain.
  • Postales Musicales de Latinoamérica (CFUV 101.9 FM) - Discover Latin American music through a weekly radio program hosted by a department member.

Core courses

  • Hispanic Literature
  • Advanced Directed Reading
  • Intensive Advanced Spanish
  • Upper Intermediate Spanish
  • Intensive Intermediate Spanish

Career opportunities

Where your degree can take you

  • Cultural programs coordinator
  • Policy analyst
  • International project coordinator
  • Immigration or intelligence officer
  • Social media or communications specialist
  • Museum or arts sector professional
  • Tour leader or global travel coordinator

How your skills connect to careers

  • Fluent Spanish communication - roles in international business, tourism and government
  • Cross-cultural awareness - careers in policy, global development and community work
  • Global communication skills - marketing, media and public relations roles
  • Critical thinking and analysis - research, policy and consulting pathways
  • Professional writing and research - communications, education and cultural sectors

Career advantage

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Combined with cultural knowledge and strong communication skills, it helps you stand out to employers in Canada and internationally.

Admission

Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.

Alternatively, you can apply to another major and then add this program as a minor after one year of full-time study.

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Tuition & fees

Tuition rates effective May 1, 2026 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2026).

This is an estimate only and should be used to give students, parents, and/or sponsors an approximation of the tuition and ancillary fees. This estimate does not include housing, food, cost of books and supplies or other expenses that students can expect in a term.

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