Faculty Degree Programs
Honours and Major Programs
Details of Honours and Major programs in the Faculty are presented under the entries of the individual departments offering the programs.
Interfaculty Programs 
It may be possible for students to arrange for an Interfaculty Double Honours, Joint Honours and Major or Double Major Program. Students must contact the Advising Centre for the Faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Sciences for further information and are strongly urged to do so before registering in courses which they wish to count for credit on an Interfaculty Program. Such programs involve satisfying the Honours and/or Major requirements of two disciplines, both leading to the same degree, in two different faculties. Agreement to details of all such programs must be signed by the student and by representatives of the academic units involved. Students in an Interfaculty Program will be subject to the regulations of the faculty in which they are registered.
Only one Bachelor’s degree with a Double Honours or a Joint Honours/Major or a Double Major will be awarded on the recommendation of the faculty in which the student is registered.
It may be possible for students to arrange to undertake an Interfaculty Minor in the Faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Sciences. Students must contact the Advising Centre for the Faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Sciences for further information, and are strongly urged to do so prior to registering in courses which they wish to count for credit on an Interfaculty Minor.
Interdepartmental Double Honours or Major
A student in one department in the Faculty of Fine Arts may concurrently satisfy the requirements of a program in a second department by completing the program requirements in the second area with the permission of both departments. Only one degree will be awarded. For example, a student majoring in History in Art may concurrently satisfy the requirements for the program in Visual Arts and thereby qualify for a BA with a Double Major in History in Art and Visual Arts. Conversely, a student majoring in Visual Arts may concurrently satisfy the requirements for the program in History in Art and thereby qualify for a BFA with a Double Major in Visual Arts and History in Art. Students interested in taking a Double Honours or Major Program should consult the Fine Arts Advising Centre.
In any case where two different classes of degree result, each class will be tied to the respective discipline instead of the degree, and will be shown in the student’s academic record.
Minors
The Faculty of Fine Arts offers Minors in:
- Arts of Canada (offered jointly with the Faculty of Humanities; see this page)
- European Studies (offered jointly with the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences; see this page)
- Film Studies (offered jointly with the Faculty of Humanities; see this page)
- Music (see this page)
- Professional Writing (see this page)
Humanities, Fine Arts and Professional Writing Co-operative Education Program
- Jen Kyffin, BA (UVic), MEd (UVic), Co-operative Education Coordinator
The Humanities, Fine Arts and Professional Writing Co-operative Education Program is a year-round program which, through work terms of employment in a variety of organizations, enables students to combine work experience with an education in the Fine Arts and/or Humanities.
Applications and further information about the Humanities, Fine Arts and Professional Writing Co-operative Education Program are available from the Co-op Coordinator, Room D128, Clearihue or at <www.uvic.ca/hfpwcoop>.
Program Requirements
Any student registered in a BA, BFA, BSc, BMus, MA, MFA or PhD degree in the Faculty of Fine Arts or the Faculty of Humanities or registered in the Cultural Resource Management Program, the English Minor in Professional Writing, the Minor in Professional Writing in Journalism and Publishing or the Diploma Program in Intercultural Education and Training will be admitted to the Humanities, Fine Arts and Professional Writing Co-operative Education Program.
Prior to seeking their first co-op work term, students must:
- be registered in a full course load (at least 6 units of course work per term)
- have achieved at least a 5.0 GPA in a full course load in the previous term
- complete satisfactorily the Work Term Preparation Seminars
- submit an acceptable résumé and cover letter stating their co-op goals
To continue in the program, a student must:
- be enrolled full time in a program leading to a BA, BFA, BSc, BMus, MA, MFA or PhD degree in a discipline offered in the Faculty of Humanities or the Faculty of Fine Arts or a Diploma in the Cultural Resource Management Program, the English Minor in Professional Writing, the Minor in Professional Writing in Journalism and Publishing or the Diploma Program in Intercultural Education and Training
- maintain a GPA of at least 5.5 in the courses in the degree area
- maintain a GPA of at least 5.0 overall
To receive the Co-op designation upon graduation, undergraduate students must perform satisfactorily in each of the required work terms.
The Humanities, Fine Arts and Professional Writing Co-op Program is designed to provide students with an academic background and certain skills appropriate to a wide range of careers. In particular, students will be required to select a program of studies intended to ensure they are:
- capable of using appropriate computer technology
- capable of conducting project-based research
- capable of clear and precise oral and written communication in English and, where appropriate, a second language
- aware of the cultural, historical, social, political or economic context pertaining to their course of study
Students who are taking double or combined major degrees, or a major and the Professional Writing Minor (where each area offers a Co-op program) may, if eligible, enrol in and undertake work terms in both Co-op programs or may, if eligible, enrol in and undertake work terms in only one Co-op program. Students who complete at least two work terms in each area will have the combined nature of their program noted as part of the Co-op designation on their official records. Students enrolled in combined major degrees where a minimum of three work terms are required must complete at most two work terms in one department.
General regulations pertaining to Co-operative Education Programs of the University of Victoria are found on this page. Students are advised that a Co-op Education Program fee is charged.
Fine Arts Work Experience Program
The Fine Arts Work Experience Program is intended for students in the Faculty of Fine Arts who are enrolled in at least 3 units of courses in the Fine Arts. Students who are not in the Faculty of Fine Arts, but are in interdisciplinary studies with the Faculty of Fine Arts, and enrolled in at least 3 units of courses in the Faculty of Fine Arts, may be considered for the Work Experience Program. Students participating in the Fine Arts Work Experience Program will complete one or two work experience terms, that is, four to eight months of full-time, discipline-related work under the supervision of the Humanities, Fine Arts & Professional Writing Co-op Program. These work experience terms are subject to the general regulations for Undergraduate Co-op programs in the University Calendar, with the exception that Work term credit by challenge is not permitted. Work Experience students may transfer to a regular Co-op program, subject to approval from the Co-op Coordinator. Participation in this program is limited. Students should contact the Humanities, Fine Arts & Professional Writing Co-op office to discuss entry into this program.
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