BA

Applied Linguistics

Learn more about studying Applied Linguistics as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    35,448CAD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Sep

Program overview

What the University of Victoria (in partnership with Kaplan International) says about their program:

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Diploma Are you interested in how people learn new languages? Explore theories and issues in additional-language teaching and learning. You'll get teaching experience in our language-teaching practicum and you’ll observe seasoned teachers in the classroom.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results / minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • 4-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  • The equivalent of a minimum “B” average over the last two years of your degree.

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no subscore below 6.0)

  • TOEFL

    90 (no section less than 20)

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Bank statements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Document translations
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from CAD$35,448 to CAD$43,818 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from CAD$23,313 to CAD$43,587 per year

Funding

International Entrance Scholarship

- For undergraduate international first years students with good grades. - **Amount:** CAD$15,000.

In-course Scholarships

- Available to undergraduate students after their first year.

International Scholarship

- CAD$2,000 award, for International IB students with good grades.

Graduate Scholarship

- Scholarships awarded by the Faculty of Graduate Studies - **Amount:** Up to CAD$17,500
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What is the cost of living near University of Victoria (in partnership with Kaplan International)?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Canada-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,821
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,599
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$211
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$85
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$60
Monthly public transport pass$103
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$16
Gym membership$58

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University of Victoria (in partnership with Kaplan International)

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements