Writing and Communication
Complement your major field of study by strengthening your writing and communication skills and by expanding your knowledge of writing and communication practices used in your own academic discipline and beyond. A Minor in Writing and Communication will give you an accreditation valued by employers; opportunities to practice and enhance the impact of your writing […]
Journalism and Social Change
The Minor in Journalism and Social Change is a skill-based program that provides students with foundational knowledge in journalism, literacy skills, community engagement, and the tools to understand and respond to social change. Students will be able to complement their major field of study with practical skills, critical thinking and analytical news literacy, with a […]
English Language and Literature: Teacher Education Preparation
The Minor in English: Teacher Education Preparation combines courses in Literature and Language. Students who complete this Minor will have the English course requirements needed to apply to the UBC Teacher Education Program (Secondary) with a specialization in English.
French Language
Enhance your active communication skills and develop your appreciation of Francophone culture and literature, including those in Canada, France, Africa, and the Caribbean. Designed for students with beginner proficiency in French.
Data Science (Faculty of Science)
In this minor, students gain an understanding of key data science concepts such as how to program using data, use statistics on data, and how to use machine learning and statistical models. The Minor in Data Science is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental undergraduate program administered through the Faculty of Science. This program is open to […]
Informatics (School of Information)
Informatics, or information science, is a field of study focused on the use of information, data and knowledge in society and across academic disciplines. It considers how information is produced, stored, organized, classified, disseminated and preserved. It also analyzes how technical and social information systems function and the role that information systems play in the […]
Middle East Studies
Middle East Studies (MES) an interdisciplinary minor program that seeks to foster engagement with the history, politics, religions, economies, and cultures of the Middle East. Broad in geographical and temporal scope and drawing on expertise from across UBC, the program trains the next generation of global citizens and leaders to understand one of the most […]
Jewish Studies
The Jewish Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program exploring the culture, history, and literature of Jews throughout the ages. You will gain an understanding of Jewish civilization and its sources, from Ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible, to the Second Temple Period and Classical Rabbinic Literature, to the Middle Ages and Modern Judaism.
Geographic Information Science and Geographical Computation
This program is administered through the Department of Geography and consists of 30 credits.
English Language and Literature
This program has excellent options for students looking for a degree combining close linguistic analysis with cultural and historical interpretation. Students planning careers in education or media will find this program especially appealing, but it is open to anyone with interests that cross the two main streams of English studies.