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Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Explore the culture, geography, history, politics and languages of one of the most fascinating regions of the world. Build your language and cultural skills, and prepare to live and work abroad. This program can help you prepare for careers in foreign affairs, international organizations and NGOs.

Dynamic learning

• Field school in Latin America
• Study Spanish in Latin America
• Co-op placements in Chile and Brazil
• Study abroad in Chile or Brazil

Areas of focus

• Indigenous Latin America
• Gender
• Media and Music
• Literature
• The Making of Contemporary Latin America

Careers

• Foreign service officer
• Historical interpreter
• International development coordinator
• Journalist or new media producer
• Multiculturalism educator
• Political aide
• Public policy analyst
• Support worker for immigrants and refugees

Admission

Apply to UVic as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.

Select Humanities: Major Undeclared when you submit your application. You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study.

Alternatively, you can choose another major and add this program as a minor to broaden your studies.

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We'll walk you through all of the steps in the process, from submitting your online application to accepting your offer of admission.