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Cultural, Social & Political Thought program

Discover the vibrant world of Cultural, Social and Political Thought, UVic's longest-running interdisciplinary program. Emerge as a graduate with a master's or doctorate degree in one of the most universally recognized disciplines in today's academic landscape.

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Become a student

The CSPT program is for students who want to ask big questions and explore new ideas across subjects. You’ll learn alongside students from areas like political science, sociology and English, and be part of an interdisciplinary group that values deep thinking and creativity.

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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.