Program Overview
The Linguistics at Ball State 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 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Muncie, United States, United States
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
- ENG 621 Meaning and Structure in English 3
- ENG 623 Phonetics and Phonology 3
- ENG 625 Phonology 3
- ENG 626 Morphology and Syntax 3
- ENG 627 Sociolinguistics 3
- ENG 622 Language and Culture (3)
- ENG 628 Topics in Applied Linguistics (3)
- ENG 629 Contrastive Analysis (3)
- ENG 630 Historical Linguistics (3)
- ENG 631 Discourse Analysis (3)
- ENG 632 Topics in English Linguistics (3)
- ENG 682 Topics in Linguistics (3)
- ENG 686 History of the English Language (3)
- ENG 624 Foundations of Second Language Acquisition (3)3
- ENG 684Topics in Second Language Acquisition (3)
- ENG 693Writing in the Profession (3)
- ENG 601Research in English Studies 3
- RES 697Research Paper (1-3 hrs)
- CRPR 698Creative Project (3 or 6 hrs)3
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an institution that is accredited by its regional accrediting association. Review transcript submitting guidelines before applying.
- either a cumulative baccalaureate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the latter half of your baccalaureate
- to meet departmental admissions criteria
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ball State 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 Ball State University
Ball State University
Muncie, United States
Ball State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-11-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
