Program Overview
The Linguistics at Florida Atlantic University 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 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 1,025 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 370 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Boca Raton, 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
- Linguistics and Reading (LIN 5745) 3 credits
- Principles of Linguistic Analysis (LIN 6135) 3 credits
- Foundations of Linguistic Theory (LIN 6150) 3 credits
- Morphology and Syntax (LIN 6585) 3 credits
- Sociolinguistics (LIN 6601) 3 credits
- Second Language Acquisition (LIN 6720) 3 credits
- Directed Independent Study (LIN 6908) 1-4 credits
- Seminar in Linguistics (LIN 6938) 2-4 credits
- Master\x92s Thesis
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).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,025 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 370 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,025 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 370 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Florida Atlantic 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 Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, United States
Florida Atlantic University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2017-11-01
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