Series

Gain new perspective on the world by taking a non-credit series at Continuing Studies at UVic. Learn from leading experts and scholars as you dive into an eclectic range of subject matter, from art history to web design.

Amica at Somerset House - Fall

Explore the world and its history from the comfort of Amica at Somerset House, located at 540 Dallas Road, Victoria.

Berwick Royal Oak Sessions

Unfortunately we won't be offering any courses at Berwick Royal Oak this term.

Borders: Geopolitical Boundaries and Beyond

Each of the sessions in this series builds upon the others, but each class is also a distinct stand-alone topic, so you may register for a single session or the entire series.

Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

Capitalize on your initiative and foresight. Our courses in business intelligence and data analytics will give you the edge, with the applied knowledge and skills needed, for jobs that are in demand.

Business Intensive Courses

Are you looking for a fast way to upgrade your skills or add current and relevant training to your CV? We offer a number of intensive business courses that pack a whole term's worth of content into a compact week of immersive learning.

Comprehensive French

These non-credit courses are open to adults at all levels of proficiency. They are designed to meet the needs of a wide audience from working professionals, to lifelong learners, to people who are new to Canada, to parents with children in French immersion—anyone wanting to confidently and competently develop fluency in French.

Current Concepts in Dentistry

Current Concepts in Dentistry is one of the foremost programs in the field of dental continuing education (CE). This ADA CERP recognized program is a great opportunity to learn from four outstanding instructors, earn up to seven CE credits per day (28 credits over four days), and best of all: spend an extended weekend in the beautiful city of Victoria.

Deans’ Lunchtime Lecture Series

Research is reshaping the way we live and think. Meet distinguished members of the faculties at the University of Victoria and learn about their research interests. Find out what kind of fascinating work is being done as you gain a fresh perspective.

Ethnobotany Series

This series consists of four stand alone sessions that introduce students to the related subjects of ethnobotany, native food plant cultivation, the ethical forager, and basic seed saving. Sessions consist of class time and field trips.

Evolution and Extinction

Life arose from inorganic matter about 3.8 billion years ago and has been guided by biological evolution ever since. However life has been rocked back, and evolution redirected, by at least five major global mass extinction events. Over the past 20,000 years humans have instigated a sixth extinction event that is accelerating today.

French Language Conversation Classes

French Language Conversation Classes (FLCC) is a club you’ll be glad you joined! You’ll meet new people who want to learn a new language in a fun, stimulating and relaxed atmosphere, among friends.

Fungi and Plants Series

From War to Welfare: The Strange Partnerships of Fungi and Plants. Fungi and plants form partnerships that take many different forms. Some partnerships have developed in ways that seem to benefit the plants.

In Pursuit of Knowledge - Spring

This series of daytime lectures will acquaint you with UVic faculty and their many areas of interest. (Sessions starting in January)

Nature Explorations

Nature Explorations are a great chance to connect with nature, recharge your batteries and explore the beauty of Vancouver Island.

October Teacher Pro-D Day

The University of Victoria is a great place for teachers to spend their professional development time. Join us on the province-wide October Pro-D Day for full and half-day workshop options that focus on relevant topics for teachers.

Online Art and Design Courses

The Division of Continuing Studies, in partnership with the Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD), is pleased to offer online educational opportunities for interested, creative professionals.

Our Changing Ocean

Linking elements of chemistry, physics, biology and geology, these sessions will look at a number of ocean issues of societal concern and how technology is allowing us to better understand our changing ocean. Each session will include a 1.5-hour lecture followed by 30 minutes of discussion.