University of British Columbia Arts Vancouver Summer Program

The Arts VSP is a 4-week program for university students that offers the opportunity to receive world-class education at a top ranked university. Students will be able to choose among our interdisciplinary course packages in fields including Theatre, Film, Geography, Economics, Social Work and Journalism. Each package comprises two uniquely designed courses with approximately 39 hours of instructional time per course. In addition to the enriching academic content, students will enjoy university residence life on UBC's stunning Vancouver campus, and have opportunities to participate in exciting sociocultural events.
 
International undergraduate students from various disciplines are invited to apply. No prerequisites are required; however, participants must be fully proficient in English, be able to engage in an academic setting, and be at least 18 years of age at the beginning of the program. Some course packages will also accept applications from graduate students, students can contact our team to confirm.
 
The program dates and course packages for 2023 are included below. More information about the Arts VSP can be found in the attached flyer, as well as on our websites https://vsp.arts.ubc.ca/ and https://vancouversummerprogram.ubc.ca/.

JUNE SESSION (June 2nd to July 2nd, 2023). Application deadline February 18th, 2023
- Package A - From Stage to Screen: How Vancouver ‘Plays’ to a Global Audience
- Package B - Global Journalism, Culture and Communications: Practice and Principles
- Package C - International Finance, Trade and Politics

JULY SESSION (July 14th to August 14th, 2023). Application deadline April 1st, 2023
- Package A - From Stage to Screen: How Vancouver ‘Plays’ to a Global Audience
- Package B - Global Journalism, Culture and Communications: Practice and Principles
- Package C - International Finance, Trade and Politics
- Package D - Big Data and Society
- Package E - Climate, Justice and Stories of Survival
- Package F - Environmental Economics and Geographies of the Global Economy
- Package G - Global Migration, Local Communities: Encountering Asia in Vancouver
- Package H - The English Language in a Globalized World
- Package I - Understanding the Challenges of Diverse Populations in Unequal Societies: Theories, Policies and Practice