Program Overview
The Linguistics at University of California Santa Cruz 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 8
- Tuition: USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Santa Cruz, 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
- Introduction To Linguistics
- Language, Society, And Culture
- Structure Of The English Vocabulary
- Syntax I
- Readings In Syntax
- Structure Of English
- Applied Phonetics
- Psycholinguistics And Linguistic Theory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the program is based on the following factors: (1) the depth and quality of the applicant\'s prior training in linguistics, (2) the degree of fit between the applicant\'s interests (as described in the statement of purpose) and the department\'s strengths, (3) the applicant\'s GRE scores and previous academic record, (4) letters of recommendation, and (5) a demonstrated ability to conduct original research. Applicants should enclose a sample of written work. The work need not be in the area of linguistics, but should ideally reveal the applicant\'s ability to address abstract issues and formulate and investigate precise hypotheses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 8 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 8
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Santa Cruz 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 California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
