Program Overview
The Applied Linguistics at Southern Illinois University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Linguistics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 9
- Tuition: USD 40,876 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,351 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Carbondale, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Linguistics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Study of Linguistics
- Phonological Theories
- Syntactic Theory
- Sociolinguistics
- Psycholinguistics
- Phonetics
- Semantics
- Field Methods in Linguistics
- Historical Linguistics
- Advanced Phonology
- Advanced Syntax
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- An application form.
- Financial Statement.
- Your official academic credentials.
- Official TOEFL report, if required, sent from Educational Testing Service.
- Three letters of recommendation from your major professors if requested by the department.
- Other information as deemed necessary by the Graduate School and your major department.
English Proficiency: IELTS 9 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 40,876 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,351 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 40,876 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,351 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 9
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Illinois University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, United States
Southern Illinois University is a system of public universities in the southern region of the U.S. state of Illinois. Its headquarters is in Carbondale, Illinois.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
