Humanities (Undeclared)
As a humanities student, you'll explore languages, literature and philosophy. You'll learn how people have created the world and how they, in turn, are created by it. You can immerse yourself in the study of old and new global cultures. And you'll explore the complexities, contradictions and beauty of the world around you.
Every student who applies to the Faculty of Humanities starts as an Undeclared student. You can take a variety of classes to explore your options, then declare your program after one or more years of full-time study.
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Bachelor degree
- Study options:
- Full-time study, Part-time study
Admission
Apply to the Faculty of Humanities (Undeclared) as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution. You can declare your program after one or more years of full-time study.
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English language proficiency
You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.
Learn about UVic's English language requirement.
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