Gain valuable workplace, community engagement, research, international, and leadership experience by participating in the many involvement opportunities available to you as a UBC Arts undergraduate student.
Participate in the Arts Co-op Program or Arts Internship Program, attend a research conference, lead a seminar, travel abroad through Go Global or international service learning programs, participate in community projects, become a peer academic coach, and more.
Workplace
Arts Career Conversations
Hear first-hand from Arts alumni about their career learnings and lessons, ask questions, practice professional communication, and meet other UBC students who are exploring career options.
Workplace
Arts Co-op Program
Gain paid work experience and diversify your skill set while exploring your career options. The Arts Co-op Program partners with a range of employers to provide transformative workplace learning experiences for your personal, academic, and profes
Research
Arts Honours program
Complete an undergraduate thesis under the supervision of a faculty member in an Arts honours program.
Workplace
Canada Summer Jobs program
Gain meaningful work and life experience while supporting community-based initiatives through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Workplace
Career workshops
Engage your career curiosities and build your toolkit through workshops, programs, and events where you’ll meet people, make connections, and find your competitive edge.
Workplace
CareersOnline
Browse and apply for work or volunteer opportunities on UBC's online career board.
Community Engagement
Community projects
Transform an idea into action and get funding to make it happen by applying for a grant for a community project. The Centre for Community Engaged Learning funds student-led projects who partner with BC-based community organizations. Grants are made a
Community Engagement
Compass: Arts Student Engagement Hub
A welcoming community of Arts students, staff, faculty, and alumni that offers curated resources + student engagement and career programming to help you make the most of your Arts degree.
Research
Departmental conferences
Participate in an annual conference that showcases research in a particular department. Visit your department’s website for more details.
International
Exchange
Study for a term or two at one of UBC’s 200+ university partners worldwide while learning other perspectives, meeting new people, and building valuable skills. The Exchange program is housed within Go Global.
International
Global seminars
Take a UBC course led by a faculty member with a group of students to experience hands-on learning. Each experience is structured and varies in location, length, and cost. Immerse yourself in another part of the world and bring course content to life
International
International conferences and special programs
Through partnerships and memberships with international learning organizations, Go Global occasionally offers a range of international programs that fall outside of Exchange, Research and Study Abroad programs, and Global Seminars.
International
International service learning
Contribute to important projects led by community partners around the world while connecting your academic studies with hands-on experience. The International Service Learning (ISL) program helps you actively learn about your discipline through a
Research
Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference
Showcase your research at a large-scale conference in either a presentation or poster format at the annual Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference.
Workplace
Other on-campus jobs
Browse other on-campus job opportunities, including UBC’s bookstore, recreation, student housing, food services, and more.
Community Engagement
Regional and international community engagement
Bring your discipline to life on location by connecting with community partners through the Office of Regional and International Community Engagement (ORICE). ORICE provides several opportunities for engagement through programming such as the Int
Research
Research abroad
Gain new skills and build your international network by completing research internationally. The Research Abroad program is housed within Go Global.
Research
Research-intensive courses
Contribute to knowledge in your field while fulfilling the research component of the writing and research requirements in one of the many research-intensive courses UBC Arts has to offer.
Research
Student directed seminars
Coordinate and lead a small three-credit seminar on a topic not currently offered at UBC in your upper-years.
International
Summer abroad
Spend the summer studying at one of our university partners without interrupting your winter semester course load. You could also add a summer term before you begin your winter Exchange. The Summer Abroad program is housed within Go Global.
Workplace
Work Learn program
Build professional skills and grow your network through part-time, on-campus job opportunities. Gain mentorship, campus connections, and a chance to apply your knowledge in practical settings while achieving your personal learning goals.