Admission requirements
- completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), preferably in linguistics, from a university recognized by UVic
- a minimum overall B+ average in the final year of your bachelor’s degree
- proof of English language proficiency if first language is not English*
*The minimum required scores to be admitted to this program are:
- TOEFL: the minimum score is 600 on the standard paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, or 100 on the internet-based test
- IELTS: the minimum score is 7 on all components of the test
Learn more about language requirements, including allowable exemptions and tests.
Review our general admission requirements for more information.
Program specific requirements
You must include the following with your application:
- a letter of intent (maximum 2 pages) outlining:
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- why you chose to apply to the UVic linguistics graduate program
- how your background has prepared you for this program
- what area of study you want to specialize in
- transcripts from the post-secondary institutions at which you have studied
- two letters of reference
- your most up-to-date curriculum vitae (résumé)
- a writing sample: maximum 5 pages of a publication or major term paper that represents your experience in linguistics (and/or related fields), and writing style. Partial papers are acceptable.
- completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), preferably in linguistics, from a university recognized by UVic
- a minimum overall B+ average in the final year of your bachelor’s degree
- proof of English language proficiency if first language is not English*
*The minimum required scores to be admitted to this program are:
- TOEFL: the minimum score is 600 on the standard paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, or 100 on the internet-based test
- IELTS: the minimum score is 7 on all components of the test
Learn more about language requirements, including allowable exemptions and tests.
Review our general admission requirements for more information.
Program specific requirements
You must include the following with your application:
- a letter of intent (maximum 2 pages) outlining:
-
- why you chose to apply to the UVic linguistics graduate program
- how your background has prepared you for this program
- what area of study you want to specialize in
- transcripts from the post-secondary institutions at which you have studied
- two letters of reference
- your most up-to-date curriculum vitae (résumé)
- a writing sample: maximum 5 pages of a publication or major term paper that represents your experience in linguistics (and/or related fields), and writing style. Partial papers are acceptable.
