Largest selection of online courses to date!

Starting this January, we're offering our largest selection of online courses yet. At Continuing Studies at the University of Victoria, we offer an ever-evolving assortment of courses and programs each term. With fascinating topics in both small-class and online learning environments, it's the perfect place to explore changing perspectives.

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Check out some of the courses we’ll be offering starting January 2022:

World languages

Date: Various, starting Jan. 10

There are many reasons to learn a new language. Maybe you plan to travel abroad and want a deeper, more authentic travel experience. Maybe you have family or friends who speak another language and you want to learn about their culture. Maybe you want to improve your career prospects and get an edge on your competitors.

The Roots and History of The Beatles

Date: Tuesdays, Jan. 25 to March 1

BEATLEMANIA. We’ll take a look at how this phenomenon came to be and the story behind those four lads from Liverpool.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Multiple Perspectives

Date: Tuesdays, Feb. 15 to March 15

China’s Belt and Road Initiative involves development projects in over 100 countries. In this course, we focus on Eurasia where it includes both overland and sea routes designed to kick start regional connectivity and economic growth.

The Group of Seven in Western Canada

Date: Tuesdays, Feb. 22 to March 29

We will investigate the lives and careers of these prominent artists and the significant artistic and personal relationships among the members of the Group of Seven.

Photo of woman taking picture by water's edge

Taking Great Travel Photos with Your iPhone/iPad

Date: Wednesdays, March 2 to April 6

This course covers: which apps to use and when; how to plan your itinerary with specific photo destinations; how to produce stunning 360-degree panoramas; and the creation of watercolour-style artwork images for cards

The Science of Happiness

Date: Fridays, March 4 to 18

Research indicates that a number of factors contribute to happiness including: feelings of gratitude, relationships, wealth, mindfulness, health, positive emotional experiences, accomplishments, and having a meaningful life. This course will examine these factors and provide hands-on practical exercises to help you find your happiness pathway.

Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles

Date: Thursdays, March 24 to April 28

Discover the music and lives of two of the most expressive and soulful singers to have ever lived.

Heat Waves and Droughts

Date: Thursday, April 14

In this course, you will learn about arid climates, like deserts, and how human activities are expanding these regions through activities like overgrazing livestock and deforestation.

Trees of Victoria I: Conifers

Date: Thursdays, Sundays June 9 to 26

While Vancouver Island has only 34 native species of trees, in the city we can encounter over 500 species. Trees in horticultural plantings could be from anywhere in the world. In this series, you will learn the basics of tree identification and where to find featured species in Victoria and the surrounding area.

Is Continuing Studies right for you?

Learn more about us in this video

Welcome to Continuing Studies at UVic

Testimonials

The thing that is so important about coming here is the fulfillment. It’s not until you come [to Continuing Studies] that you realize there’s so much more that’s available.

Linda Beare Lifelong learner

You get to delve deeper into a subject area and you get more hands on experience

Lifelong learner Amanda Evans

You can really gain a perspective and a knowledge from these people [the instructors] that you just cannot get from a book

Shawn Cure Lifelong learner

We offer courses in a wide variety of topics:

Anthropology, Archaeology and Sociology
Art History
Bird Identification and Behaviour
Business, Management and Leadership
Canadian Studies
Computing and Technology
Ecological Restoration
French Language
General Health and Wellness
General Science and Math

Heritage Studies
History, Political Science and Contemporary Issues
Horticulture and nature Tours
Indigenous Language and Culture
Intercultural Studies and Practice
Marine Science
Museum Studies
Music
Occupational Health and Safety
Personal and Career Development
Photography

Public Relations
Religion, Philosophy and Psychology
Sustainability
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Theatre
Travel Tours
Visual Arts
World Languages
Writing and Literature

Why choose Continuing Studies at UVic?

Since its inception in 1963, the Division of Continuing Studies has been an integral part of the University of Victoria, providing adult and continuing education programming. We partner with all UVic faculties to provide stimulating, high quality education opportunities to local as well as international learners.

Our programs are a balance of theory and practice

Our instructors are well respected professionals in their fields

Our small class sizes mean more student-teacher interaction