Program Overview
The Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at York University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 and Applied 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Linguistics and 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
- Advanced Phonology
- Advanced Syntax
- Topics in the Syntax-Semantics Interface
- Issues in Second Language Acquisition
- Sociolinguistic Variation and Change
- Syntactic Change
- Explanation in Historical Linguistics
- Phonetics and Phonological Analysis
- Grammatical Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: B+
- Recommendations: 3
- Statement of interest,
- Course list
- Resum\xc3\xa9 or CV
- Sample of written work (max. 1,500 words)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact York 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 York University
York University
York, United States
York University is a major public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It’s one of Canada’s largest universities and known for its diverse student body, wide range of academic...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2014-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
