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Faculty of Humanities

At UVic's Faculty of Humanities, our departments and programs explore what it means to be human. You'll get a hands-on education in a dynamic learning environment that gives you the flexibility to explore your interests.

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Undergraduate studies

Explore your passions in a diverse community of thinkers, doers and researchers. Participate in hands-on research, international opportunities, co-op and community-embedded activities.

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Graduate studies

Conduct vital, in-depth research that makes a local and global impact. Join an engaged, vibrant community of graduate students and faculty researchers doing nationally recognized work.

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Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.