Program Overview
The Indigenous Governance at University of Victoria British Columbia is a MA programme in Humanities over 18 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 Indigenous Governance 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
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 5,428 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,722 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Victoria, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Indigenous Governance programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Indigenous Governance offers a Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance (MAIG), a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) by Special Arrangement, a Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Nationhood and select undergraduate courses. The programming is recognized worldwide for its accountability and relevance to Indigenous communities.
- The students come from Indigenous and non-indigenous communities alike. IGOV graduates are employed in many areas including academic professions, professional research, community development and policy analysis.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to any master\'s degree requires that you have completed an acceptable bachelor\'s degree or equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Victoria.
- You must have earned the equivalent of a "B" average over the last two years (or equivalent of 30 UVic units) of your degree to be considered.
- Practica, non-graded (pass-fail) courses, credit granted on the basis of life or work experience, or credit earned at institutions not recognized by the university will not be used in determining an applicant\'s grade point average or units completed.
- Any courses used in the calculation of the entering average cannot be used as credit toward a graduate degree program.
- Many academic departments require a higher average for admission to a master\'s degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 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: 6.5
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
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- Language English
- Duration 18 months