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Diploma of Languages and Culture in Romance Languages
- Nanaimo, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A one-year post-degree diploma in French or Spanish language and culture.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge related to Post-Degree Diploma in Languages and Culture in Romance Languages. Areas of study described in the supplied curriculum include: One-year post-degree diploma in French or Spanish.
Career outcomes
- Government
- tourism
- international business
- teaching
- travel
- primary and secondary education
- research
- fisheries
- forestry
- federal government services
Curriculum
- One-year post-degree diploma in French or Spanish. Courses include intermediate French I-II
- French oral and written practice
- Francophone culture and literature
- critical analysis and writing
- oral expression and French phonetics
- with equivalent Spanish options.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed bachelor's degree from a recognised university (minimum B average in the final two years for graduate admission)
- Programme pages add degree-field requirements
- English tests per VIU graduate list.
Accepted academic background
Completed bachelor's degree from a recognised university; Natural Resource Law Enforcement needs a degree in wildlife, fisheries, natural resources or forestry
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Check the admission requirements and the next available intake. Complete the international application through the official admissions website. Submit academic transcripts and the passport photo page. Provide English proficiency evidence and certified translations when required. Pay the application fee. Review the offer and pay the required tuition deposit. Use the admission letter to apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,713 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $156 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Nanaimo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | VIU publishes competitive entrance scholarships and continuing-student awards for eligible post-secondary diploma and certificate programmes; the exact award depends on the course, academic record, donor restrictions and applicant citizenship. Students are assessed only for awards they qualify for; international eligibility for a specific diploma/certificate award must be confirmed before relying on it. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $25,713 CAD per year. The application fee is $156 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,380 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.

