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Graduate programs

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Our award-winning researchers conduct ground-breaking work in languages, literatures, media, material cultures, histories and beliefs across peoples, places and times.

At UVic, you'll work with faculty who are making an impact with nationally and internationally-recognized research. 

Our programs

Our graduate programs offer research-intensive learning opportunities through MA, PhD and interdisciplinary programs. 

Interdisciplinary programs

As a graduate student in Humanities, you can pursue interdisciplinary research. You can also create a supervisory committee that includes faculty members from other disciplines. Information about tailoring an interdisciplinary program to your unique interests is available on the graduate admissions website.

Available program

Funding

UVic offers numerous funding and employment opportunities to graduate students including:

  • UVic fellowships and awards
  • teaching assistantships
  • research assistantships

Most of our students also receive:

  • external awards
  • scholarships
  • financial aid
  • bursaries

Co-op program

You can take part in UVic’s leading co-op program to explore different career paths and combine paid work terms with your graduate studies.

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