Careers in the humanities
What can you do with a humanities degree?
A humanities degree opens doors into hundreds of different careers. It is also a common stepping stone towards a degree in business, law and other professional specializations. Our graduates have the skills to understand and develop solutions to the complex problems shaping the world around us.
UVic humanities prepares you for not only real-world workplace challenges, but also for a life rich in appreciation for the nuances of people and culture.
—Keddy Pavlik, BA Honours (English) 2014
Our alumni contribute to their communities and work in diverse positions across all sectors, here in Canada and across the world.
Some career options for humanities graduates:
- Audiologist
- Communications coordinator
- Counsellor
- Curator
- Digital media specialist
- Entrepreneur
- Human resources coordinator
- Legal professional
- Librarian/archivist
- Outreach worker
- Policy analyst
- Program manager
- Public relations specialist
- Teacher/curriculum planner
- Translator/interpreter
- Writer/editor
Possible careers related to departments or programs
- English - Careers page |
- French - Careers page |
- Gender Studies - Careers page |
- Germanic & Slavic Studies - Careers page |
- Greek & Roman Studies - Careers page |
- Hispanic & Italian Studies -
- History - Careers page |
- Latin American Studies -
- Linguistics - Careers page |
- Medieval Studies - Careers page |
- Pacific & Asian Studies - Careers page |
- Philosophy - Careers page |
- Religion, Culture and Society - Careers page |