Overview

The Indigenous Language Revitalization programme at the University of Victoria provides a transformative educational experience dedicated to the preservation of linguistic heritage. This master's degree is delivered in partnership with the Department of Linguistics to support the recovery and maintenance of Indigenous languages across various communities. Students engage with a curriculum that balances academic scholarship with practical community-based leadership skills.

Why Indigenous Language Revitalization at the University of Victoria?

This programme stands out as the only one of its kind in Canada, specifically designed to recognize and accredit existing expertise within Indigenous communities. The University of Victoria utilizes a cohort model that fosters a supportive learning environment while remaining accessible to students who cannot leave their home communities for extended periods. By bridging the gap between post-secondary instruction and community needs, the institution helps increase language capacity and supports the development of dedicated language scholars.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 2801 per semester
National fee: CAD 2221 per semester

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Indigenous Language Revitalization
Linguistics
Language Recovery and Maintenance
Community Leadership in Language Projects
Language and Culture Revitalization
Research Methods in Indigenous Education

Careers with Indigenous Language Revitalization

Graduates are prepared for influential roles that support the survival and growth of Indigenous languages and cultures. The programme develops the necessary skills for individuals to take on leadership positions in community language projects or pursue careers in post-secondary instruction. Many graduates find opportunities as language and culture revitalization teachers, researchers, or policy advisors within Indigenous organisations and educational institutions. The training provided ensures that alumni can effectively meet the specific needs of First Nations communities in British Columbia and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership and Governance for Language Revitalization

Proposal and Literature Review

Seminar in Applied Linguistics

The Global Context of Language Revitalization

Researching Community-Based Initiatives in Language Revitalization

Linguistic Field Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to all the Indigenous Education graduate programs must follow the admission procedures and meet the minimum requirements set out by the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the Faculty Admissions section of the calendar. In addition, Indigenous Education allows exceptional entry admission (as defined in next section) on a case by case basis with support of the academic unit.

The application to the Master of Arts degree requires the agreement of a regular faculty member to supervise the student before entry to the program. Students should indicate their interest in the Master of Arts program in the Statement of Intent and also explain their thesis study intentions.

Applicants must submit two letters of reference
Applicants must submit a statement of intent describing their interest in the program and how they plan to use the program to promote community development in Indigenous language and culture revitalization.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5602 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4442 CAD / year

≈ 4442 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

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Funding

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