Education
Co-op is optional for students studying the following graduate-level programs:
- Counselling Psychology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies
- Leadership Studies
- Master of Education
Office & contacts
Our regular business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office: Human and Social Development A302
Co-op coordinator:
Barbara Svec
spaco@uvic.ca
250-721-8061
Co-op assistant:
spacoop@uvic.ca
250-721-8061
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 tuition fee for each work term. It's free to join co-op and attend the preparation course—you'll pay your tuition fee after you secure a co-op work term.
Fees per work term for graduate students:
- domestic students: $746.06
- international students: $938.38
Note that the graduate co-op tuition 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 program 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 program tuition fee
- the grad ancillary fees
Questions about co-op tuition fees? Email us or call 250-721-7032 for assistance.
Average salaries
You'll receive a salary from your employer during each co-op work term. Co-op salaries vary according to many factors, including:
- your previous work experience
- the industry you're working in
- the responsibilities of your co-op job
Here is an average monthly salary for a work term:
- education graduate student: $3,380
Work terms
Co-op work terms begin in January, May and September and are typically 4 months long.
- master's students: 2 work terms
- PhD students: 3 work terms
Learn more about:
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
Get support
If you identify as having a disability or a mental health condition, or if you belong to an equity group, we can support your co-op experience.
We'll help you with every step, from applying to co-op to making sure you're supported at work.