Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization

The graduate certificate program is designed to create language specialists who may not have the time to complete a full master's degree. Youll learn how to become a leader in language revitalization efforts. The training you receive will allow you to make a real difference in your community.
This program is delivered in a cohort model every 2 years. It is delivered online combined with classes on the UVic campus in an intensive format. Youll attend classes for approximately 3 weeks during the first summer, then several 5-8 day sessions throughout the year.
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Master's degree in Indigenous Language Revitalization

MILR students waiting to be traditionally recognized for their accomplishments.
The Master's degree in Indigenous Language Revitalization (MILR) is the only one of its kind in Canada. It's offered jointly through UVic's Faculties of Humanities and Education.
Graduates from our program are making an impact by: leading language revitalization efforts in Indigenous communities, and
supporting post-secondary programs in the revitalization, recovery and maintenance of Indigenous languages.

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