Program Overview
The Linguistics at McGill University is a MA programme in Humanities over 20 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 Linguistics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 20 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 7,248 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,465 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Québec, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Sociolinguistics
- Testing Theories in the Laboratory
- Dialectology
- Topics in Acquisition of Phonology
- Acoustic Phonetics
- Theory of L2 Acquisition
- Language Acquisition
- Advanced Seminar: Experimental
- Language Acquisition and Breakdown
- Experimental Linguistics: Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants for direct admission to the MA or PhD program in linguistics should normally have completed a B.A. with a specialization in linguistics. Applications are also invited from students with a background in other disciplines. Strong candidates who do not satisfy all requirements may be required to take additional undergraduate courses. Certain candidates may be admitted to a Qualifying Program which permits them to make up the gaps in their background by taking appropriate undergraduate courses. Admission to the Qualifying Program does not automatically guarantee subsequent admission to the MA or PhD.
Admission decisions are based on grades, statement of research interests, writing sample, and letters of reference from faculty members who are familiar with the applicant\'s work and potential. GRE scores are not required.
Admission is competitive, and normally restricted to students whose intended research areas relate closely to the research interests of faculty members.
Applications must include the following:
- Application form and fee: Applicants must submit the application form online, including the application fee (MasterCard or Visa credit card).
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation: Applicants must arrange for two instructors who are familiar with their work to upload letters of recommendation to the McGill admissions processing system. On the application form you must provide the names and email addresses of at least two professors who are familiar with your academic work. McGill will contact these referees and invite them to upload the references on your behalf.
- Statement of research interests (the official University term for this requirement is Research Proposal). Applicants must submit a statement of research interests (1 to 2 pages), in which they explain their relevant background for graduate studies in linguistics and their research interests and goals
- Writing sample: Applicants must also submit a writing sample in English, such as a published paper, a term paper for a class, a chapter from an MA thesis, or any other research paper written by the applicant (co-authored papers are not acceptable). The paper will preferably be about linguistics; it should demonstrate the applicant\'s ability to pursue serious scholarly inquiry.
- Proof of proficiency in English
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,248 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,465 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,248 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,465 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McGill 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 McGill University
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Montréal, Canada
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 20 months
