Program Overview
The Linguistics at University of California Santa Barbara 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 7
- Tuition: USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Santa Barbara, 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
- Language and Linguistics for Non-linguists
- Research Methodology and Statistics in Linguistics
- Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
- Phonetic Methodology
- Statistical Methodology
- Computational Linguistics
- Experimental Methods in Linguistics
- Discourse Transcription
- Instrumental Phonetics
- Grammar Writing
- Discourse and Grammar
- Corpus Linguistics
- Corpus Construction
- Prosody
- Field Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Statement of Purpose, Personal Achievements/Contributions, and Resume or CV (submitted in the online application)
- Three Letters of Recommendation (submitted online)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (submitted online). Admitted students will be required to send official copies to the Graduate Division.
- GRE General test scores
- Writing Sample
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Santa Barbara 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 Wakayama University
Wakayama University
Wakayama, Japan
higher education institution in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
