Program Overview
The Linguistics: English as a Second Language at University of South Florida is a MA programme in Humanities, 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: English as a Second Language 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 432 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 348 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Tampa, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Linguistics: English as a Second Language 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
- Applied Linguistics
- Introduction to Graduate Studies in Linguistics
- Grammatical Structure of American English
- Second Language Acquisition
- Methods of TESL
- ESL Curriculum and Instruction
- Language Testing
- Cross-Cultural Issues in ESL
- Internship
- Non-Thesis Applied Linguistics (TESL)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students must also have the following:
- GRE (taken within the last five years) required with minimum scores of 149 (approximately 40th percentile ) V and 4 AW (approximately 50th percentile). Five-year limit may be waived for applicants with a masters degree who have previously taken the GRE.
- three letters of recommendation
- two-page statement of purpose, written by the applicant
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- English-medium university in an English speaking country must provide a TOEFL score of 600 (250 on the computerized version).
Applicants should note that proficiency in a second language is required by the time of graduation.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 432 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 348 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 432 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 348 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida
University of South Florida
Tampa, United States
University of South Florida is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-08
- Language English