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PhD Linguistics at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Linguistics is a graduate programme at Carleton University offered through School of Linguistics and Language Studies (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences).

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Linguistics and Language Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme requirements total 3.0 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission with master's degree: the general requirement for admission into the Ph.D. program is a master's degree in Linguistics with an overall GPA of at least A-. Admission with bachelor's degree: exceptional applicants holding an honours bachelor's degree in Linguistics with an average of A- or better, with demonstrated potential for independent thought and advanced research, may be directly admitted to the Ph.D. program. These candidates will be required to follow the Ph.D. Linguistics Direct Entry program requirements.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain. Application fee: C$125, non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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