The UBC Arts Co-op Program offers undergraduate students practical learning for personal and professional growth, by working with diverse industry and community partners to provide transformative workplace learning experiences.

What is Co-op?

Co-operative Education (Co-op), allows you to explore a range of careers during four or eight-month paid work terms. These opportunities will help you excel in both academic and professional capacities and prepare you for your future career. The Arts Co-op Program partners with employers across Canada and around the world in the non-profit, private business, and government sectors.

Benefits of Arts Co-op

Explore your career options while getting paid. Develop professional work experience and a rich network of contacts.

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74% of grads in Canada credit work-integrated learning with helping them get hired

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70% of employers in Canada hire at least one work-integrated learning student permanently

$43,130

Average undergraduate co-op earnings over three work terms


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Effective resume, cover letter, and interview preparation skills

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Discover how your degree applies in the workplace