Victoria,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization in Victoria Canada | University of Victoria
University of Victoria
|
Victoria Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
5,492
(c. USD3,941.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
8 months
The graduate certificate program prepares language specialists who may not have time for a full master's degree. You'll develop leadership skills for language revitalization initiatives. This training empowers you to create meaningful change in your community.
This program follows a cohort model every two years, blending online learning with intensive on-campus sessions at UVic. The schedule includes about 3 weeks of classes during the first summer, followed by multiple 5-8 day sessions throughout the year.
homegraduate
Master of Indigenous Language Revitalization
MILR students awaiting traditional recognition for their achievements.
Canada's only Master's degree in Indigenous Language Revitalization (MILR) is a unique collaboration between UVic's Humanities and Education faculties.
Our alumni are creating change by: spearheading language revitalization in Indigenous communities, and
advancing post-secondary programs focused on preserving, restoring and sustaining Indigenous languages.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To apply to any of our graduate programs, you will need to submit:
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 Linguistics (and/or related fields), as well as of your writing style.
Evidence of your language proficiency if you do not come from a designated English speaking country. Note that the requirements of the Linguistics department are stricter than the general UVic requirements. Here are the minimum required scores to be admitted to one of our graduate programs:
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no sub score below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
Tuition
CAD
5,492