Program Overview for Phd in Linguistic in Canada:
Language can change the world. You will study everything from language acquisition and theory to community language needs in our linguistics graduate program. You will acquire valuable skills and competitive skill set to adapt to various workplaces. We train graduate students in three specialized areas: language theory, applied linguistics, and the revival of indigenous languages. We offer doctoral programs that focus on your specific research interests in any professional field.
You will learn the language and explore the intertwined perspectives of learning. You will work under our faculty to solve cutting-edge problems in many fields. We offer research majors in theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics, and the revitalization of indigenous languages.
Our doctoral program will provide you with specific skills in research and analysis through phonology and syntax courses. You will also complete the application documents. The degree ends with a doctoral thesis.
Areas of focus
- Phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax
- Indigenous languages of North American and the Pacific Rim
- Applied linguistics, second language acquisition
- Sociolinguistics
The eligibility for Phd in Linguistic in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Applicants whose native language is not English must consult the Faculty of Graduate Studies regulations concerning the English Language Proficiency requirement. The department requires minimum scores as follows for applicants for whom the test is required. For the MA in Applied Linguistics, the department requires 600 on the paper-based test or 100 on the internet-based test. Otherwise, the department requires 580 on the paper-based test or 92 on the internet-based test. For all programs, the minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.0.
The admissions selection process is competitive. Not all students who meet the minimum requirements will be admitted. Typically, the Department of Linguistics admits between six and eight graduate students each year.
Applicants for admission to the Ph.D. program will normally hold a master’s degree in Linguistics with an A- average (7.0 GPA) on master’s level course work. Applicants should submit one representative piece of written work, often the MA thesis or part of it.
Deadline
All applications must be complete by January 15 for admission the following September. Applications submitted by this deadline are considered for the Graduate Fellowships, which are awarded to incoming students each year by the University, and for other funding sources within the department.
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the Phd in Linguistic to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Phd in Linguistic in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 100
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The international student tuition fees and costs for Phd in Linguistic in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$162.25 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$6,499.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Phd in Linguistic in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$126.50 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$5,182.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
All graduate students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:
- You must list a potential supervisor on your application
- This faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission.
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
Contact the graduate secretary at linggradsec@uvic.ca
Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA.
Individual award amounts may vary depending on the program.
UVic Fellowship Awards
- Up to $17,500 per year (masters)
- Up to $20,000 per year (Ph.D.)
UVic Graduate Awards
- Up to $10,000 per year (masters and PhD)
Eligibility
- The minimum requirement for funding consideration is an A- average on the last two years of coursework
- Domestic and international students are considered equally for funding
- Full-time registration (3.0 units) for UVic Fellowship holders and at least part-time registration (1.5 units) for UVic Graduate Award holders
- Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units
Every year we employ many graduate students to assist with teaching, research, and lab instruction.
- Their academic units hire teaching assistants (TAs) to assist with teaching and grading courses. These are unionized, hourly positions.
- Faculty members hire research assistants (RAs) to help with their research. These roles are sometimes called scientific assistants or laboratory instructors. RA salaries come from faculty members’ research grants. Because of this, RA hours, salary, and other details are worked out between you and the faculty member.
Work-study
The work-study program offers part-time jobs on campus that fit your course schedule.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a full-time student
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Co-operative Education Program (co-op)
UVic is home to the largest graduate co-op program in Canada. You can add a co-op to your master’s or doctoral studies for work experience in your field of study.
Bursaries
We offer non-repayable bursaries based on financial needs.
To be eligible for a bursary, you must be:
- Already receiving the maximum government student loans available to you
- In full-time status as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
- In good academic standing
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