The UBC Arts Co-op Program consistently delivers the highest caliber students for employers looking to expand their workforce for special projects or peak periods. The UBC Arts Co-op Program welcomes, respects, and includes students with multiple and diverse backgrounds and identities, and seeks partnerships with workplaces that empower all members of the community. Our students […]

The UBC Arts Co-op Program has PhD Co-op options available for students in the following programs: English, History, Germanic Studies, Philosophy, and Gender, Race, and Social Justice (GRSJ). Through Co-op, PhD students will build valuable skills and experience that will extend and enrich their career options in both academic and alternative workplaces. If you are […]

The UBC Arts Co-op Program offers a MA Co-op option for students in Political Science. Through Co-op, MA students will build valuable skills and experience that will extend and enrich their career options in both academic and non-academic workplaces. If you are interested in applying for MA Co-op, please review the details below. How MA […]

All graduate students interested in applying to the Arts Co-op program must complete the application process and meet their program’s specific eligibility requirements. How to Apply For application details, eligibility requirements, and deadlines, please visit the respective program page. Note that there is only one intake per year in early fall.

The UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) Co-op Program allows MPPGA graduate students to acquire practical, paid work experience specific to policy-related professions as a complement to their classroom learning. Co-op graduates will be well prepared, academically and professionally, for their future careers as policy practitioners in diverse sectors around the world. […]

The iSchool Co-op Program is for graduate students in the Master of Archival Studies (MAS), Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), or Dual MAS/MLIS programs. Graduate students will have the opportunity to gain paid work experience in their field of interest, giving them the chance to enhance their academic studies with practical experience. Apply […]

If you are a current Arts Co-op student, we’ve compiled a list of resources and opportunities for you. Apply for Co-op Jobs Access Symplicity online to search for co-op job openings, apply to positions, schedule interviews, and access ongoing co-op news and announcements. Arts Co-op Hub The Arts Co-op Hub is an online collection of […]

All students interested in applying to the Arts Co-op Program must meet the below requirements and follow the application process. How to Apply We’re now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 intake. Please note that there is only 1 intake per academic year. The deadline to apply is September 19, 2024. Before applying for Arts Co-op, […]

International Students are welcome to apply for the Arts Co-op Program during our annual intake each September. Eligibility requirements are the same for all undergraduate Arts students, including international students. To view a full list of requirements and application steps, view the Apply for Co-op page. Applying for and Landing Co-op Jobs Securing a co-op […]

The Arts Co-op Program allows undergraduate students to gain challenging, paid work experience while completing their degrees at UBC. Learn how the Co-op Program works and the available employers and roles. How Co-op Works Co-op is a structured program for students to gain professional experience by alternating between work and study terms. Students who complete […]