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Languages and Culture: Romance Languages Post-Degree Diploma

Vancouver Island University

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2025 #1201-1400

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Languages and Culture: Romance Languages Post-Degree Diploma is a postgraduate diploma in Linguistics & Language Studies programme offered by Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 5,100 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Linguistics & Language Studies
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,100 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: viu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The diploma combines instruction in writing, speaking and reading comprehension with a cultural component aimed at deepening understanding of the Romance languages. It is framed as opening paths toward careers spanning travel, government, tourism, teaching and international business.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This post-degree diploma is designed for applicants who already hold a recognised Bachelor's degree and wish to add a credential equal in scope to a language minor. New students are placed into language courses by ability, experience, and previous education, and native French or Spanish speakers should consult the department about exemption from lower-level courses. Students must maintain a minimum 'C+' average across required first- and second-year courses before advancing to the 18 upper-level credits. No standardized English- or French-language test score is published on the programme page; applicants should confirm placement testing directly with the department. No portfolio or interview is stated.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic (Canadian) applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC; Vancouver Island University sets no institution-wide equal-consideration date, and its admissions FAQ states deadlines vary by programme, with applications for most academic programmes opening 1 October in the year before a September start. VIU publishes no general closing date for that window; applicants are directed to each programme's own page for its own deadline. International applicants use the same portal; VIU publishes no international-specific institution-wide date either, and several health programmes (Practical Nursing, Nursing Unit Assistant) are stated as not currently open to international students. Each programme's own page carries its own Start Date, Deadlines, and Additional Application Details table for the 2026-27 cycle, and admission for programmes without a stated window is treated as ongoing/rolling until the intake fills. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Vancouver Island University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 12,022
QS rank: #1201-1400
Programs: 150
Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Languages and Culture: Romance Languages Post-Degree Diploma award?

Vancouver Island University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Linguistics & Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does Languages and Culture: Romance Languages Post-Degree Diploma take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Languages and Culture: Romance Languages Post-Degree Diploma cost?

Tuition is CAD 5,100 per total for local students.

Can Languages and Culture: Romance Languages Post-Degree Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Vancouver Island University.

What language is Languages and Culture: Romance Languages Post-Degree Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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