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Arts University Studies

Studying Arts means exploring the world - its history, politics, environment, and social issues like race, class, and inequality. It’s about thinking critically, feeling deeply, and taking action to make a difference.

New program: Applied Bachelor of Arts

Learn about ÌÇÐÄVlog's newest undergraduate degree: the Applied Bachelor of Arts: Community Research and Evaluation, and how you could study social sciences and liberal arts through applied learning in our region, including a field experience and a significant capstone research project. 

Wondering what a program in community, research and evaluation is all about? Three OC professors weigh in below.

Community

What is community? Professor Olivia Sullivan offers a definition that enables acts of solidarity and connection.

Research

Psychology Professor Stephanie Griffiths  describes how research encourages us to think differently.

Evaluation

Sociology Professor Priscillia Lefebvre describes what is involved with an inclusive evaluation process.

Why study Arts at OC?

Our university studies programs and courses are as diverse as our students. Whatever kind of student you are, wherever you plan to go, we can help you get there. We offer eight certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs made up from over 200 different courses from 16 subject areas. And every credit you earn at OC is fully transferrable to universities across B.C. and beyond. 

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Explore our programs

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  • Full program offered
  • Partial program offered
  • Credential
  • International students
Applied Bachelor of Arts: Community Research and Evaluation
  • Kelowna
  • Vernon, Penticton
  • Degree
  • International students
Associate of Arts Degree
  • Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, Salmon Arm
  • Associate Degree
  • International students
Diploma in Writing and Publishing
  • Vernon
  • Kelowna
  • Diploma
  • International students
Animation Diploma
  • Kelowna
  • Diploma
  • International students
Communications, Culture, and Journalism Studies Diploma
  • Kelowna
  • Diploma
  • International students