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The Master's program in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Victoria culminates with research leading to a thesis. Based on their background and interests students design their own programs in consultation with their supervisor, although all students' programs include the following components:

• Courses
- Ling 503 (syntax) and
- Ling 505 (phonology)
- plus a minimum of 4 other semester-long courses depending on students' interests and preparation

• Language requirement
• Thesis proposal
• Colloquium presentation
• Oral examination
• Thesis

For further details on any of these program components, please consult the Department of Linguistics Graduate Brochure.