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Tuition CAD 5,428 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,722 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Victoria, British Columbia
Language English

Program Overview

The Linguistics at University of Victoria British Columbia is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Linguistics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: CAD 5,428 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,722 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Victoria, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Linguistics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Linguistic Field Methods
  2. Introduction to Syntax
  3. Current Issues in Morphology
  4. Introduction to Phonology
  5. Semantics
  6. Current Issues in Generative Grammar
  7. Sociolinguistics
  8. Current Issues in Phonology
  9. Experimental Phonetics Laboratory

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:

  • A Letter of Intent (maximum 2 pages) outlining a) why you chose to apply to the UVic Linguistics graduate program, b) how your background has prepared you for this program, and c) what area of study you hope to specialize in.
  • Transcripts from the post-secondary institutions at which you have studied
  • Two assessment reports (= letters of reference)
  • Your most up-to-date curriculum vitae (resume)
  • A writing sample: maximum 5 pages of a publication or major term paper (research-based if possible). Note: partial papers are acceptable, the idea is to give us a sense of your experience in \xc2\xa0Linguistics (and/or related fields), as well as of your writing style.\xc2\xa0

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 5,428 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,722 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 5,428 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,722 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Victoria British Columbia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Victoria British Columbia

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University of Victoria British Columbia

Victoria, British Columbia

The University of Victoria (UVic) is a public research university located in the municipalities of Oak Bay and Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1903 as Victoria College, the...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-06
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months