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Religion, Culture and Society

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Why choose Religion, Culture & Society at UVic?

Understand how religion shapes the world—and your place in it. At UVic, you’ll explore how belief systems influence politics, culture, identity and global issues across time and place.

This interdisciplinary program introduces you to major world religions, contemporary debates, and diverse ways of understanding belief. You’ll examine how religion is practiced, experienced and challenged in societies around the world.

Along the way, you’ll build strong skills in critical thinking, cultural analysis and communication—preparing you for careers in public service, policy, global work and more.

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Change the way you see the world

Religion, Culture and Society connects you to the ideas shaping human life—past and present. You’ll explore how religion influences:

  • Politics and global events
  • Identity, culture, and belonging
  • Art, literature, and media
  • Ethics, meaning, and how we live

As the world faces challenges like climate change, global conflict, and social change, understanding religion helps you navigate complexity and think critically about the future.

Study what interests you

Build your degree around your curiosity. You can explore topics like:

  • Major world religions and spiritual traditions
  • Religion and social justice
  • Religion in Canada and multicultural societies
  • Religion in pop culture, science fiction, and media

Choose electives across disciplines to shape your own path.

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.

Hands-on learning

  • Research that matters - Join live talks at UVic's Centre for Studies in Religion and Society and explore big issues like identity, conflict and social change.
  • Explore spirituality in Victoria - Visit local sacred spaces and experience how religion shapes everyday life in Victoria.
  • Learn by doing yoga - Take The People, Practices and Politics of Contemporary Yoga—study yoga’s meaning and practise it with an instructor.

Inspiring courses

  • Magic, Mysticism and the Occult
  • Religion and Sexuality
  • Religion and the Environment
  • Religion and Non-violent Civil Disobedience
  • Religious Traditions of India, China and Japan

What can I do with this degree?

Turn your understanding of culture, belief and global issues into real career opportunities.

You’ll graduate with skills in critical thinking, communication and cultural awareness—valued in fields like policy, public service, media and international work. With co-op, you can gain paid experience, explore different career paths and build connections before you graduate.

Graduates work in roles such as:

  • Policy analyst or intelligence officer
  • Journalist, public relations or marketing professional
  • Aid worker or community advocate
  • Cultural programmer, archivist or librarian
  • Conservation or global development specialist

Whether you want to shape policy, tell important stories or work across cultures, this degree gives you the tools to get started.

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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