Education

Co-op is optional for students studying the following graduate-level programs within the Curriculum and Instruction & Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies departments:

• Child and Youth Care (MA and PhD)
• Educational Psychology (MEd. MA and PhD)
• Educational Studies (MA and PhD)
• Leadership Studies (MEd, MA and PhD)

How to apply

For optional co-op programs, you can apply to join co-op between June 15 and September 20. Here's how to apply:

1. Login into the co-op portal using your UVic NetLink ID and password
2. Select “Co-op” on the navigation menu
3. Follow the prompts to complete your application

Note: You'll be unable to apply if:

• you've previously been or are currently in another co-op program at UVic
• you're trying to apply outside of the admission periods

If you are unable to apply through the portal, contact your co-op coordinator.

Program facts

• graduate level, optional co-op
• 2 work terms required for master's students
• 3 work terms required for doctoral students

Fees

Co-op students pay a co-op work term fee for each work term. It's free to join co-op and attend the preparation course—you'll pay your work term fee after you secure a co-op work term.

Work term fees per work term for graduate students:

• $807.56 for domestic students
• $1,015.71 for international students

Note that the graduate co-op work term fee is different than the graduate installment fee. If you are a grad student and register for a co-op work term, during that term, you'll pay:

• the grad co-op work term fee  
• the grad ancillary fees

If you register for a course (e.g. thesis 596 or 598) and a co-op work term in the same term, during that term, you'll pay:

• the grad co-op work term fee
• the grad installment fee
• the grad ancillary fees 

Questions about co-op tuition fees? Email us or call 250-721-7032 for assistance.

Sample employers & jobs

You could work for:

• government ministries responsible for education (K-12 and post-secondary)
• adult education associations and professional organizations

Other options:

• connect with your co-op coordinator to arrange funding for a job specific to your area of research
• if you’re already working closely with a faculty member or industry partner on a joint endeavor that’s contributing to your graduate research project, you can count this as co-op work term
  • this arrangement would be at the discretion of your school or department through consultation with your co-op coordinator and graduate adviser

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Get support

We're here to support you with every step in your co-op journey, from applying to co-op to making sure you're supported at work. Contact your co-op coordinator or office for assistance.

If you identify as having a disability or a mental health condition, if you belong to an equity group, or if you identify as Indigenous, we have additional supports for your co-op experience.