Arts Co-Op Program

The Co-op program at UBC allows students to combine their academic studies with in-the-field experience. There are many benefits of the program to students. By observing how real-world work places function, students can bring a new perspective back to their studies and get more out of their time at UBC. As well, having study-related work experience helps the chances of obtaining a rewarding position when students graduate.
I encourage you to make yourself familiar with the program by checking out the information below, including the Student Profile, or by visiting the Arts Co-op website at http://co-op.arts.ubc.ca.

Best wishes with your studies.
Brian Chisholm, Co-op advisor, Department of Anthropology.

What is Co-operative Education?

The UBC Arts Co-op Program is open to all students in the B.A., B.F.A., and B. Mus. undergraduate degree programs, and to graduate students in the MLIS/MAS, and Joint degree programs.Through co-op, students alternate practical, paid work experience of 4 months in length in various fields of interest with their academic studies. Co-op graduates are well prepared, academically and professionally, for their future careers.
Co-op Coordinators work closely with employers locally, nationally, and internationally to develop challenging, career-related positions for co-op students.
Last year, 37% of UBC Arts Co-op placements were in the non-profit sector, 41% in the public sector, and 22% were with private business.

What are the benefits of Co-operative Education?

Co-op programs provide students with many great opportunities. For further information for prospective students, please visit http://co-op.arts.ubc.ca/students/

What kind of work experience and knowledge can I expect to gain through Co-op as an Anthropology Major?

Work:

  • Arts Administration
  • Client Services
  • Communications
  • Curatorial Assistance
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Editing
  • Educational Programming
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Event Coordination
  • Financial Services
  • Fundraising
  • Gallery and Museum Tours
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Office Administration
  • Policy Analysis
  • Program Administration
  • Project Management
  • Proposal Writing
  • Public Relations
  • Research Services
  • Social Service Delivery
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Survey Design and Analysis
  • Technical Writing
  • Translation
  • Web Design

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Archeological methods and principles
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • International Development
  • International Peace and Security
  • Policy Analysis
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Survey Design and Implementation
  • Technical and Research Report Writing
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