Social Sciences impact our world
At UVic's Faculty of Social Sciences, our nine areas of study examine all aspects of society and the world we live in. You'll get a dynamic, hands-on education that takes advantage of our extraordinary environment and makes a difference every day.
Undergraduate studies
Be part of a diverse community of active thinkers and doers. Engage in research and participate in co-op and other community activities.
Graduate studies
Our graduate students and faculty work on original research that creates vital impact locally and around the world.
Language is the foundation
Language is the foundation of Indigenous laws, worldviews and ways of knowing and being. The protection and revitalization of Indigenous languages is a priority for local Indigenous communities and for UVic.
Throughout Distinctly UVic, names and teachings are provided in Ləkʷəŋən Y | SENĆOŦEN | English. These words and teachings have been shared with the university community by Elders, Language and Knowledge Keepers from the local Na3ons, and we are charged with upholding them through the Coast Salish teaching of Nəw̓ es šxʷ cən ʔay̓šqʷeləqʷən | ÁMEḴT TŦEN ÍY, ŚḰÁLEȻEN | Bring in a good heart and a good mind.
Distinctly UVic
News & stories
Can birth weight influence endurance limits?
June 2, 2026
New research explores link to kidney health in ultramarathon runners By Anne MacLaurin A new study is raising questions about whether human endurance has biological limits shaped long...
Understanding Real-World Economic Challenges
June 2, 2026
Researcher Profile: Dr. Graham Voss Dr. Graham Voss is the incoming Chair of UVic’s Department of Economics. He studies applied macroeconomics which looks at how national economies work...
South Asian farmworker women face exploitation
May 12, 2026
Media interviews include: Vancouver Sun, CBC As It Happens (interview starts at 28 min mark) and a published op-ed by Dr. Anelyse Weiler and co-author, UVic sociology PhD student, Jasmine...
Above and Beyond Awards 2026
May 5, 2026
The Above and Beyond Awards celebrate individuals or teams of faculty, staff, and students in the Faculty of Social Sciences who have gone above and beyond their role in contributing to the campus...
Waste pickers exposed to risks
April 28, 2026
Jutta Gutberlet (Geography) is a geographer, who works with waste pickers in many countries in the global south and binners on the West Coast of Canada. She has been supporting...
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Careers in Social Sciences
More than 30,000 UVic social sciences graduates have amazing careers all over the world. We’ll prepare you for a career in a field you’re passionate about.
