Graduate with more than a degree and explore your career options with Arts Co-Op. Gain 12 months of paid, professional work experience and a network of contacts. Intake is once each year in September, and is open to students in second or third year.
Success after graduation
- 90% of Canadian co-op grads receive job offers within 1 month after graduation
- Co-op grads earn 12% higher starting salaries than non-co-op grads
- Due to their success in the program and beyond, 25% of our postings come from Arts Co-op alumni.
Lower student debt or no debt at all
- Average co-op earnings over 3 work terms = $27,000
- Total co-op fees over 3 work terms = $2,430
- Return on investment = $24,570
Job search skills
- Techniques for writing effective resumes and cover letters
- One-on-one interview preparation
Enriched classroom learning
- Discover how your degree applies in the workplace
Students work in a wide range of positions in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. See a list of potential jobs and employers available to all Arts Co-op students here.
Employers of particular interest to BA Econ & BIE students might include:
| - Bank of Canada | - Health Canada |
| - Blue Umbrella, Hong Kong | - HSBC |
| - BPI Inc. | - Illuminate Consulting |
| - Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation | - Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada |
| - Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong | - Offices of Medium and Small Enterprises |
| - Canadian Mental Health Association | - Statistics Canada |
| - Financial Institutions Commission (BC) | - Vancouver Airport Authority |
| - Global Affairs Canada | - Western Economic Diversification Canada |
2017/2018 Application Details
Applications are now closed.
Visit artscoop.ubc.ca for more information
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Course Scheduling for VSE Students
Click here for co-op work/study schedules and guidelines
Some courses that you will need for graduation are only available in certain terms or may need to be taken sequentially.
All BA and BIE co-op students are encouraged to meet with the advisor listed below for their program of study to discuss any course scheduling challenges.
BA Advisor
Nisha Malhotra
Senior Instructor
nisha.malhotra@ubc.ca
BIE Advisor
Nancy E. Clarke
VSE Career Centre, Director
nancy.clarke@ubc.ca
For Specific Questions About Arts Co-op
arts.co-op@ubc.ca
604-822-1529