Tuition and funding options

Tuition

Visit the Graduate Studies website for information on tuition and costs, including when and how to pay your tuition.

Awards

Visit the Graduate Awards and Scholarship page.

Work opportunities

  • Teaching assistants

Paid teaching assistantships are available to a limited number of qualified EPLS students. The number of teaching assistantships varies each term. 

For current opportnities, visit EPLS Teaching & Research opportunities.
 
  • Research assistants

Paid research assistantships are available with individual faculty members of the department. These assistantships are usually supported through grant funding and are only available to a limited number of qualified students. 

For current opportnities, visit EPLS Teaching & Research opportunities.

  • Co-operative program (Co-op)

It is possible for graduate students to combine their graduate studies with co-op education semesters in which they apply knowledge and skills in paid work placements across Canada. This usually involves extending program completion by two semesters. For more information, contact Co-operative Education.

  • Work study

The Work Study Program is funded by Student Awards and Financial Aid. The objective of the program is to provide additional financial assistance through on-campus part-time employment opportunities for students who have documented financial need. Check the UVic work study program website for opportunities in EPLS and in other departments.

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