Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor
4 years
Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
Why study Languages at UBC Okanagan?
For students looking for an international perspective, the study of other languages provides an avenue of study to several regions of the world. The language-learning aspect of the program covers practical skills and daily application of both languages, as well as skills that are transferable to a work environment and an academic setting.
Acquire strong fluency in French and in Spanish through courses in grammar, conversation and translation, while exploring aspects of a variety of languages and cultural studies, including linguistics, literature, cinema, history and politics.
Studying linguistics and culture enables students to communicate across various cultures and geographical areas, and widens their scope of understanding of world languages. Students take course in Spanish, French and choose from a variety of courses in a third language, such as German, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin Chinese.
Careers and Outcomes
UBC degrees are respected by employers around the globe. Program graduates will have the skills to pursue a career in a variety of fields like,
- Bilingual educator
- Citizenship and immigration office
- Community worker
- Non-profit agency worker
- ESL instructor
- Foreign correspondent
- Foreign services officer
- Hospitality manager
- Import/export specialist
- Intercultural educator
- International banking officer
- Language assessor
- Hospitality manager
- Import/export specialist
- Intercultural educator
- International banking officer
- Language assessor
- Linguist
- Museum assistant
- Overseas personnel manager
- Peacekeeping officer
- Public policy analyst
- Public Relations officer
- Radio/TV announcer
- Tour operator/guide
- Translator/interpreter
- Tour agent/designer
- Travel writer
Learning multiple languages can help you secure a career as a bilingual educator, community worker, development agency worker or translator; or continue your education to work in professions such as law, teaching, and international relations.
Experiential Learning
Expand your horizons while studying abroad, conducting meaningful research, or working in the community with your UBC colleagues.
Learn more about Co-op, Go Global, Undergraduate Research Awards and other opportunities at Experiential Education.
The Languages major offers students a comprehensive learning experience that includes such international opportunities as the English-language teaching assistant in France, and international partnerships.
Global and Close-Knit
At UBC Okanagan, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally ranked, top 5% university while studying in a close-knit learning community. 50% of graduates, from all across the globe, choose to stay in the region.
Discover the Okanagan
A diverse natural region with sandy beaches, beautiful farms, vineyards, orchards and snow-capped mountains, the Okanagan is an inspirational landscape perfect for those seeking leisure or outdoor adventure.
UBC's Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of more than 150,000 people— the fourth fastest-growing population in Canada.
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