Program Overview
The Linguistics at University of Illinois at Chicago 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 7
- Tuition: USD 11,860 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 5,740 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Chicago, 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
- Trial Interaction
- Introduction to General Linguistics
- History of European Standard Languages
- Topics in Linguistics
- Cognitive Psychology of Language
- Sociolinguistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Baccalaureate Field: No restrictions. Prior academic work should include the equivalent of at least two years of a foreign language and a broad background in the humanities and social or natural sciences. Applicants may offer backgrounds in education rather than in the liberal arts.
- Grade Point Average: At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study.
- Letters of Recommendation: Three required. Letters must be from professors who are familiar with the applicants recent work. Those with teaching experience may submit letters from their supervisors.
- Personal Statement: Required; 250 words; the statement should address the applicants reasons for wishing to do graduate work in linguistics and the relationship of this work to the applicants professional and other goals. Applicants who are not native speakers of English must submit a four- to five-page summary of their educational experience, emphasizing work in English and other literatures and languages and concluding with a statement of reasons for wanting to do graduate work in the United States; this replaces the 250-word statement required of other applicants.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,860 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 5,740 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 11,860 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 5,740 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Illinois at Chicago 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 Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States
University of Illinois at Chicago is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
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