Applied Linguistics

Hands-on learning

Teaching practicum

Take part in a transformative 20-hour language-teaching practicum where you’ll work directly with experienced educators. You’ll:

• plan and deliver lessons
• gain confidence in front of a class
• connect with inspiring teachers and diverse learners
• build skills that will set you apart in future careers.

Classroom observations

Before stepping into your practicum, you’ll participate in five or more classroom observations on campus and in the community. You’ll:

• see different teaching approaches in action
• learn about lesson planning, curriculum design, and teaching strategies
• explore how speaking, reading, writing, and grammar are taught
• complete observation reports that help you link theory to real practice.

What you will learn

The BA in Applied Linguistics helps you develop:

• a strong foundation in theories of language learning and teaching
• practical classroom skills
• confidence in lesson planning and instructional design
• the ability to apply research to real-world teaching contexts

Student life and community

• Applied Linguistics Seminar Series: Each spring, this series brings together experienced instructors from across Victoria to share insights on language teaching and learning. 
• Annual Applied Linguistics Fair: Meet local language schools and community partners, explore new teaching tools, and make connections that can help you launch your career.
• Underlings: Join UVic’s linguistics student course union (club). 

Sample courses

• Foundations in Linguistics
• Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
• Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching
• How English Grammar Works
• Seminar and Practicum in Applied Linguistics 

Career possibilities

• Literacy facilitator
• Speech language pathologist
• Teacher specializing in English as a second/additional language
• Translator and interpreter

International students

Get Canadian work experience after you graduate

• Full-time international students who graduate from a bachelor’s degree program at UVic may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit in Canada for up to three years.
• Refer to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website for eligibility criteria.

Admission

Diploma program

Diploma applicants must complete a UVic bachelor degree or equivalent before admission to the Applied Linguistics Diploma Program.

Students who have completed the UVic degree in Applied Linguistics or its equivalent may not register.

Bachelor degree program

Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.