Program Overview
The Linguistics at Michigan 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
- Location: East Lansing, 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
- Phonology
- Syntax
- Issues in Phonology
- Issues in Syntax
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts degree program in linguistics, an applicant must:
- Have the results of the Graduate Record Examination General Test forwarded to the department.
- Include in the letter required by the college a 500700 word statement of purpose and summary of academic background.
To be admitted to the program on regular status, an applicant must have:
- A gradepoint average of at least 3.20 in courses completed in the last two years of the baccalaureate degree program.
- Completed an introductory survey course in linguistics.
- Completed at least two years of study in a foreign language at the college level.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Michigan State University
Michigan State University
East Lansing, United States
public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
